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 4462144 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464191 epoch_slot_no: 14591 block_no: 4461967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1593 time: 2020-07-23 06:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1a5cc65b77061fa7ad29d7547f047388a2fb926fd4352cfa8aea524b21a83bBlock Operator
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