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 4461480 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4463527 epoch_slot_no: 13927 block_no: 4461303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4637 time: 2020-07-23 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9195aa843f350f074688445e0f01c043c186c10e8f83996eef500b801aa1e93cBlock Operator
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