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 4462531 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4464578 epoch_slot_no: 14978 block_no: 4462354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5711 time: 2020-07-23 08:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e1c40e43e80b0023b12ba4279fbc6e0908560a8065912f27fe2fd89d3a4c40bBlock Operator
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