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 4459436 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461483 epoch_slot_no: 11883 block_no: 4459259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2020-07-22 15:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9087a2a06c707ccb65c983f95d56277c98cc1796f2d9b3b87cedd3bddbe4c077Block Operator
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