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 4459551 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461598 epoch_slot_no: 11998 block_no: 4459374 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2488 time: 2020-07-22 16:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ae1b9461c05b334fbb702a7e6031b6e41d8253ead08ede337743b45203c5d7Block Operator
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