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 4462141 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464188 epoch_slot_no: 14588 block_no: 4461964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2020-07-23 06:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf46e41115fdf8055525a390d8bd4d5a17521eedc560f180b7e15bfbaeaeb91c8Block Operator
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