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 4461434 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4463481 epoch_slot_no: 13881 block_no: 4461257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5336 time: 2020-07-23 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d25cf76ee88ac7d8856c9c455f9194057563c87242023eb4e73474efffda29cBlock Operator
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