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 4462102 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464149 epoch_slot_no: 14549 block_no: 4461925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3200 time: 2020-07-23 06:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e8cc950b5aeb9c75372156ac3de1c261d7840e61aae20a8f3258e0906bc891Block Operator
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