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 4461210 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463257 epoch_slot_no: 13657 block_no: 4461033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2250 time: 2020-07-23 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a551cb9419365bb278d0734d82aeaef48dc44b45f0c6b2dd103c5390a77b180Block Operator
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