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 4461432 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 4463479 epoch_slot_no: 13879 block_no: 4461255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6719 time: 2020-07-23 02:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e8ac3c998bab28dc50c482cd59cf6e02ee922ed95dd2d3ba3e98773f938459Block Operator
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