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 4460496 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462543 epoch_slot_no: 12943 block_no: 4460319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-22 21:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2bf1ff35250ef972e3dd8cb1d9e1f9d76351659319b0c4e5d430e77d85f30a4Block Operator
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