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 4459939 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461986 epoch_slot_no: 12386 block_no: 4459762 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1332 time: 2020-07-22 18:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbdcbcebeb30c7704aae32e6a7a2a712f0e48945cea6b8b43194a31426c4d789Block Operator
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