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 4459074 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461121 epoch_slot_no: 11521 block_no: 4458897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-07-22 13:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eddfd7149e003d89ce66ddafb17a35cac91748d56cb65d8f2417af962c6e1d4Block Operator
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