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 4460021 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462068 epoch_slot_no: 12468 block_no: 4459844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-22 19:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f3ccd67a84e74707f0ceba17319dabb886d64a8ed3544d8189d8c02763bc02Block Operator
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