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 4459296 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4461343 epoch_slot_no: 11743 block_no: 4459119 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3250 time: 2020-07-22 14:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b9b25dc9f39917b1558d928d636ed62cee2f7546f29f324d7f406033ec854fBlock Operator
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