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 4460975 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463022 epoch_slot_no: 13422 block_no: 4460798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1593 time: 2020-07-23 00:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb206872ca4defd2ed27c1a35186c4a53d9cad8070d7bf94607e6e9872e0abeBlock Operator
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