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 4460790 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462837 epoch_slot_no: 13237 block_no: 4460613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3407 time: 2020-07-22 23:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97534b6ea21dbcf97f04cfd91a8b53ef54fe80830d0701bbba02a821e104068dBlock Operator
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