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 4461724 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4463771 epoch_slot_no: 14171 block_no: 4461547 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2020-07-23 04:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a01749c80937a30bac256efd6d9a143b540081b5856090aa77b1e6a9f923ebBlock Operator
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