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 4461673 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463720 epoch_slot_no: 14120 block_no: 4461496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1885 time: 2020-07-23 04:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d530815e4b0530e8c59e892063b1586d1db5b15434df979e93c56752d13acbBlock Operator
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