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 4459645 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4461692 epoch_slot_no: 12092 block_no: 4459468 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1886 time: 2020-07-22 16:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5206c4bd0bf653efd64603b3b4aea07342b4b92b50d06ea6b63d07703679d1f3Block Operator
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