A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4454889 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456936 epoch_slot_no: 7336 block_no: 4454712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4318 time: 2020-07-21 14:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52dd944b96f24471973c49d6eeed842b14b65a28acba607b0ea05ed1338d32faBlock Operator
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