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 4462596 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464643 epoch_slot_no: 15043 block_no: 4462419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3455 time: 2020-07-23 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2d7d716a7f262f09396573a9972729054bd30f94ca292cbaccb459c8dc58d38Block Operator
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