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 4461150 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463197 epoch_slot_no: 13597 block_no: 4460973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2656 time: 2020-07-23 01:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a7257e38f4d4543289b5d7797707c69b6423725999393a96d7910213527e6aBlock Operator
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