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 4459702 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461749 epoch_slot_no: 12149 block_no: 4459525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1617 time: 2020-07-22 17:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d93e82b23c2d606e57011c5009893ca88ed8b1c67c18a4d42441ff2d663ce29Block Operator
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