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 4459384 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461431 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 4459207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3010 time: 2020-07-22 15:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb04bd0df59a8141513c5473635009321934028b24548715322ca3dc2eb2341eBlock Operator
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