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 4461670 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463717 epoch_slot_no: 14117 block_no: 4461493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-23 04:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd365d142b65310b56076fef373d279c76153f98289eaae0cd6cc0964376ee2e2Block Operator
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