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 4461456 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463503 epoch_slot_no: 13903 block_no: 4461279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1495 time: 2020-07-23 02:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f15947c6c71b0d4d3d593b306831a50749472e614e0926b1f59df8163fb2cbBlock Operator
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