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 4459092 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4461139 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 4458915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1968 time: 2020-07-22 13:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03c694749cd68c2ba7dfb9ab7bc745d6b4272475fb9665147cdd0e9327250142Block Operator
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