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 4461470 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463517 epoch_slot_no: 13917 block_no: 4461293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2020-07-23 03:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9d3b1a78274ce25949c76c5e29f90ebdff95afb8a637769890c1d2fe52c7fbBlock Operator
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