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 4461168 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463215 epoch_slot_no: 13615 block_no: 4460991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1859 time: 2020-07-23 01:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd53ab13e9c417191dc5463e1e8aa0ded1df3e769e81b1829f63e9ab1ccbde428Block Operator
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