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 4459386 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461433 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 4459209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-22 15:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5577c4a9cdb7adcf483a5f5db3d516b2cb5346b7ea9af9bdbd2b3f8b7c637c07Block Operator
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