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 4460957 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4463004 epoch_slot_no: 13404 block_no: 4460780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3172 time: 2020-07-23 00:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0da5192400ff0a777521e8ccf22d73aba3c803b3193707c2b1d7ebece34030Block Operator
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