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 4462350 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464397 epoch_slot_no: 14797 block_no: 4462173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-23 07:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a93b757ebd491270ebd64968745cf2a93feacc570d33f7a967a6d451a2f675Block Operator
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