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 4459530 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461577 epoch_slot_no: 11977 block_no: 4459353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-22 16:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972d71c9554781c78965a2fde96543c518e64ab19743e07f7eef4582217637b9Block Operator
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