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 4462248 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464295 epoch_slot_no: 14695 block_no: 4462071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4416 time: 2020-07-23 07:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd3c1de07b7074ada23d17e9d05e13d3c39b6b339835da3645f86660ae52f39Block Operator
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