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 4459906 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4461953 epoch_slot_no: 12353 block_no: 4459729 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2341 time: 2020-07-22 18:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a00359ff1074abbfc61b84de53e9ff51e32c4ba0c56b448c422a78d02918a25Block Operator
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