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 4459766 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461813 epoch_slot_no: 12213 block_no: 4459589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2168 time: 2020-07-22 17:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cd856c703efef051a5b35131c2240cdbf117c1dfc90e12001097c7b97a9fafBlock Operator
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