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 4454949 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4456996 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 4454772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4249 time: 2020-07-21 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6817347b3cf56221b2df231ddaf5269a930acb82ae7ab4b0707cd3325d11dfd9Block Operator
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