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 4462555 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464602 epoch_slot_no: 15002 block_no: 4462378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1287 time: 2020-07-23 09:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5fb1ecfe251d603b0ef57d65bb8fe5fbe93f77018246f7c56a12286bc5bf1d5Block Operator
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