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 4460262 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462309 epoch_slot_no: 12709 block_no: 4460085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3042 time: 2020-07-22 20:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe949cab31bd1e72138d147d67648434b0b0e27834e0a8180440454b4d7797bbBlock Operator
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