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 4459518 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4461565 epoch_slot_no: 11965 block_no: 4459341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7350 time: 2020-07-22 16:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134c7176b20ea6d6e5168fea82bd6100423726e7568749d58277da39661a1bc3Block Operator
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