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 4461795 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4463842 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 4461618 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2033 time: 2020-07-23 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494bd2963647b8f026139cededffcbe531d4857e23fa48f95b622e95e4c9c9c0Block Operator
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