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 4455074 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457121 epoch_slot_no: 7521 block_no: 4454897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2397 time: 2020-07-21 15:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc748a09ab1b370d6bd3e60025eb86cacb8bd5f2b3c4ff9fd84bcb7b39ba3d55fBlock Operator
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