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 4459697 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461744 epoch_slot_no: 12144 block_no: 4459520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1593 time: 2020-07-22 17:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f4c28743b150c3af001c1112c76b3d052ec109128c0527a0d4945637d83700bBlock Operator
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