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 4460896 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462943 epoch_slot_no: 13343 block_no: 4460719 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2023 time: 2020-07-22 23:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af10297f87ec1fa29775adc22ea64d3ca578cca70c2ce8ad02f0b91b2a70f6fBlock Operator
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