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 4462402 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464449 epoch_slot_no: 14849 block_no: 4462225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1846 time: 2020-07-23 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf76ac90ebda6fe1e50304caa19ae43ddf36a2af65f1ce63a6cdd7490b2637f08Block Operator
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