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 4454958 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457005 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 4454781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1414 time: 2020-07-21 14:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3278237c6b9ca85ae82c197c09e9d21489f62ec115dba82968aa91f92d3f3694Block Operator
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