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 4462229 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464276 epoch_slot_no: 14676 block_no: 4462052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2895 time: 2020-07-23 07:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6482776d5239ad55f02cf266e2979083ba57a6a9dc1c60f7ced2277990f7d42aBlock Operator
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