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 4460328 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462375 epoch_slot_no: 12775 block_no: 4460151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1274 time: 2020-07-22 20:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3734e7d97b59af2574965c910e5c7f99707ee92fe16dc05dba2686fd7523d4a9Block Operator
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