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 4461996 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464043 epoch_slot_no: 14443 block_no: 4461819 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4507 time: 2020-07-23 05:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787c7db838974b9a0eab581d7275d9b3b276b8a2410988350f81c66cf8b48c9eBlock Operator
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