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 4462001 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4464048 epoch_slot_no: 14448 block_no: 4461824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3835 time: 2020-07-23 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ef9eeeecc4f3b1ac141f86b4cc578bd3196473172756e85e6436d40388e71bBlock Operator
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