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 4462377 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464424 epoch_slot_no: 14824 block_no: 4462200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2399 time: 2020-07-23 08:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6128ace727c37dbd7b1d8f623ce37bf63caedb7ea3daca67714bf1d888a9d8adBlock Operator
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