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 4459602 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461649 epoch_slot_no: 12049 block_no: 4459425 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-07-22 16:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x061bd30e2e08a27f8333d7a135177f86b9f2cb88be7c86f51df6bc780fddf53dBlock Operator
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