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 4460927 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462974 epoch_slot_no: 13374 block_no: 4460750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1744 time: 2020-07-23 00:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd202a988d4fb61b536b4dc84135ac10f9a6e2cfa95469a43fa828a817973fb69Block Operator
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