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 4461693 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463740 epoch_slot_no: 14140 block_no: 4461516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1559 time: 2020-07-23 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95fdc19f755fc82e77b5e9707e8d93cb1f45c5631cc3a08ca77e6851e4833887Block Operator
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