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 4459814 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461861 epoch_slot_no: 12261 block_no: 4459637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3707 time: 2020-07-22 17:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fece8e344a3c4ae70f69077bd3ea8e9707b18e1104aeafce513ec2a4415fdfBlock Operator
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