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 4460888 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462935 epoch_slot_no: 13335 block_no: 4460711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2609 time: 2020-07-22 23:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x301e75e4884a0e529b42ca28395a90776f2ba02cef0e315fef2973e736928686Block Operator
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