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 4460199 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4462246 epoch_slot_no: 12646 block_no: 4460022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8285 time: 2020-07-22 20:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78a52529cb26c07e3b36a5803df48d338cbf7faa0197cda6b6f7460c21671585Block Operator
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