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 4459370 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4461417 epoch_slot_no: 11817 block_no: 4459193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-22 15:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x292349c8c9e50cb9f433c4c39dbb0e3dd45a57640a5f1d3eea07b72d8981cadbBlock Operator
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