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 4459218 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461265 epoch_slot_no: 11665 block_no: 4459041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2020-07-22 14:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb49263dab4e0685c36088b70efc6a373d371d998805b58ef0c70e17ce9a8d37cBlock Operator
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