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 4461033 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463080 epoch_slot_no: 13480 block_no: 4460856 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3764 time: 2020-07-23 00:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc19b6d259ea13b6a6d2a39e4bdc0cc3d36c3d718929c50e48ad493a36ad179f9Block Operator
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