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 4461556 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463603 epoch_slot_no: 14003 block_no: 4461379 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1844 time: 2020-07-23 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x939be0ab6e25067a54cf3cc928bd9fd1c21535340741c61010f01301c8cf376dBlock Operator
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