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 4461696 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4463743 epoch_slot_no: 14143 block_no: 4461519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2076 time: 2020-07-23 04:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9c18bc6dda48f688521861e40e359955164ce10da2e738a4c34b852597abbbdBlock Operator
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