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 4459333 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461380 epoch_slot_no: 11780 block_no: 4459156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-22 15:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f5e439d709b00d4976801b38a97141f1fd30499bf0f1b2597f4a2f7444bee9Block Operator
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