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 4461020 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4463067 epoch_slot_no: 13467 block_no: 4460843 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2351 time: 2020-07-23 00:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09d29cf756a005638f947dea2c9169a25e0ef3d9618d621bcdea1200d1461bfBlock Operator
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