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 4461999 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4464046 epoch_slot_no: 14446 block_no: 4461822 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8032 time: 2020-07-23 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a6cb14c8f97095a5e24d18b014890f930a2504dce08de6c49fd83125a12badBlock Operator
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