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 4460937 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462984 epoch_slot_no: 13384 block_no: 4460760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1583 time: 2020-07-23 00:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ca26fe8fe7f4584323f19a67b4f6080522b3b22e5659f4d17a5d4c1ff2ca87Block Operator
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