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 4461178 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463225 epoch_slot_no: 13625 block_no: 4461001 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-23 01:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38689326bccafeca9d02a9d1e8af5a72814679006a562c4e9ec59a8cfaf635bcBlock Operator
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