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 4459317 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461364 epoch_slot_no: 11764 block_no: 4459140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2143 time: 2020-07-22 15:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec39e25c622f6628d323bf1e42de0de0658a383836aaa1fa9932c8ca2fcba95Block Operator
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