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 4462260 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464307 epoch_slot_no: 14707 block_no: 4462083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-23 07:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc25a29e0ce1e3de1a9408e9a520653e70137b0af6bfcd428f99544e1244e65eBlock Operator
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