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 4459821 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461868 epoch_slot_no: 12268 block_no: 4459644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-22 17:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b077080ab281a9f9e3c396b8690d44f4e36b335f6da3be3a9bce533bdbe148eBlock Operator
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