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 4459407 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461454 epoch_slot_no: 11854 block_no: 4459230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-07-22 15:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a385a3960f8c247200c8bce145491c1602209fb1f4e38a9c083f4f88a3dc6bBlock Operator
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