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 4460028 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4462075 epoch_slot_no: 12475 block_no: 4459851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2001 time: 2020-07-22 19:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987cc34f9106c04ca2da4dd5e2fd6ef677ef655f0340d2edebd6832924a50296Block Operator
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