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 4462139 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464186 epoch_slot_no: 14586 block_no: 4461962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1056 time: 2020-07-23 06:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef129bce68bbf8b9f99f176229ca93f54832e05988fe3e345c545be769339a53Block Operator
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