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 4459475 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461522 epoch_slot_no: 11922 block_no: 4459298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 15:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdcd1f308ec9bd4de0b699a73a10766ef319023e45278e1798299925c2bae6baBlock Operator
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