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 4459577 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461624 epoch_slot_no: 12024 block_no: 4459400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-22 16:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb9fa51d90c462fc5f12f471f1ddbc537a9c1776e1eb3944a549019e3c8caf8Block Operator
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