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 4461010 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4463057 epoch_slot_no: 13457 block_no: 4460833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3299 time: 2020-07-23 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a166f0157b22b2675c09e1a7266a35eca03dfb9bd0007b3bfec3c5b5407791Block Operator
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