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 4459471 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461518 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 4459294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 15:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f135abda4011f69027db9563e5553dfba6e832c14f05fe8e406e0e5f13e13c4Block Operator
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