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 4462319 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464366 epoch_slot_no: 14766 block_no: 4462142 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1511 time: 2020-07-23 07:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2355810b23e9f681a3801ab75a824c9eda9035f18a0648ff04f4350c324e4f9fBlock Operator
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