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 4459283 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461330 epoch_slot_no: 11730 block_no: 4459106 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2168 time: 2020-07-22 14:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f4e9f3594fa065f107733a8f897bfb32a5ee3e48c8bb55585abe8327179c250Block Operator
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