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 4461340 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463387 epoch_slot_no: 13787 block_no: 4461163 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-23 02:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd2c494eb8f909f20875e2e718ab1d49126ed45fb5a1777c6ef7a1a7f3505888Block Operator
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