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 4461282 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463329 epoch_slot_no: 13729 block_no: 4461105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4081 time: 2020-07-23 02:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e4b7dd0ad4b10b6dfbcd00dce8d0e545df2d76426fe939addf71b2e5b28df2Block Operator
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