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 4460229 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462276 epoch_slot_no: 12676 block_no: 4460052 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1832 time: 2020-07-22 20:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd998c1243229c67f9475a33b881119532d5533996a7cf01474c8dd817387d2d8Block Operator
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