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 4459083 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461130 epoch_slot_no: 11530 block_no: 4458906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 13:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc415af92326d6858576a8ffd30feefd36e4a933745a0892e2991bb0dc81b7881Block Operator
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