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 4462270 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464317 epoch_slot_no: 14717 block_no: 4462093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-23 07:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x055fe800fabf2240cf0bf3e110d9399d29f2a60d32bd7c81857b4de7859208dcBlock Operator
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