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 4460924 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4462971 epoch_slot_no: 13371 block_no: 4460747 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2731 time: 2020-07-23 00:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a132b2e6bfd2bd21fb009560a11da2277533607ba1469bd49705d9e8fbdcc2Block Operator
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