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 4462068 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464115 epoch_slot_no: 14515 block_no: 4461891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6322 time: 2020-07-23 06:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b97ff5086225bdf9429776b5b73e39f0f5327e13b8a7883185e766e29b192aBlock Operator
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