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 4459387 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461434 epoch_slot_no: 11834 block_no: 4459210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 15:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7427f6b0881f77c2f1618f8a0f58a4a85fd9e5504e102793e629c2446c369b3aBlock Operator
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