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 4460642 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462689 epoch_slot_no: 13089 block_no: 4460465 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2612 time: 2020-07-22 22:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc71ff8dd56adb7d9b98667dbf60e0693dc975a85ec83e6ac241ad9d1d0be6b5Block Operator
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