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 4462458 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464505 epoch_slot_no: 14905 block_no: 4462281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2020-07-23 08:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740f7415a8b3c311d0c3d89bb67572c95082af98a22e59093a5da15ae640208eBlock Operator
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