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 4459301 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461348 epoch_slot_no: 11748 block_no: 4459124 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1760 time: 2020-07-22 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ddb85b77777d96b14defd216af7eef637b1f1724f67706062a406e0a632e00Block Operator
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