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 4461163 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463210 epoch_slot_no: 13610 block_no: 4460986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2023 time: 2020-07-23 01:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632818d201b3efbf0b73c567cc01336ab8e0048d1f4d960d3e07357ed67a270eBlock Operator
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