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 4462512 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464559 epoch_slot_no: 14959 block_no: 4462335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2428 time: 2020-07-23 08:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98a76974496114738a04ee538ea1e2d7b523ba8c86f7279bde20584389df28dBlock Operator
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