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 4459168 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461215 epoch_slot_no: 11615 block_no: 4458991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2160 time: 2020-07-22 14:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345276aa64ba93b8de23f6e55352f3167f677fc49d1b3ceff0abd3aad1117c94Block Operator
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