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 4460850 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462897 epoch_slot_no: 13297 block_no: 4460673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-07-22 23:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1562338f5639897713316743e2d528e15efc9de1c5167752dbb6b014eb2d5434Block Operator
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