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 4460985 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463032 epoch_slot_no: 13432 block_no: 4460808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2219 time: 2020-07-23 00:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3bbde9a45dd4f6456a585ca2b17d2f6cdc7d69b646804765682c7b25e9e21dcBlock Operator
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