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 4459628 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4461675 epoch_slot_no: 12075 block_no: 4459451 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2171 time: 2020-07-22 16:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a2207a4e34153336fcac6c320a4ee538285b3dfefe4c998280f5a8ec6126dcBlock Operator
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