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 4459455 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461502 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 4459278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2624 time: 2020-07-22 15:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc60d6ac42268ae3e18c2afed150dd35b8998b243b47e6f6dd4bf18cd8fc24a9Block Operator
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