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 4461281 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463328 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 4461104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8708 time: 2020-07-23 02:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bf14e54c99329f98b2548be16c8d1c8a37ceadf47db3edd9a5e5f1dd3bafa8eBlock Operator
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