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 4460123 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4462170 epoch_slot_no: 12570 block_no: 4459946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2020-07-22 19:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7200c7bf960b1f3af8b44861a03f05a0d5385ef2f40f2ab4f445eb062bf3e7Block Operator
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