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 4461461 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463508 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 4461284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2020-07-23 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd626d568239e1b3b8329c54d7b32e4dd1e9885e56f009c49616a0f737eb0b545Block Operator
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