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 4462008 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464055 epoch_slot_no: 14455 block_no: 4461831 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2787 time: 2020-07-23 06:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7aa52f57f28b9a01d83971a200e9f916b8f469d15feb9f8f6c1104c30b0469Block Operator
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