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 4454971 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457018 epoch_slot_no: 7418 block_no: 4454794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-07-21 14:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1ab8c6adbbab03c37cb55eede4beba7287130c5e12a96aff51f72e9855b86fBlock Operator
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