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 4461691 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463738 epoch_slot_no: 14138 block_no: 4461514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4195 time: 2020-07-23 04:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b72d452e575ab99349d5ca260ac581d18e461a0638c9a99fe6b8162439752eBlock Operator
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