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 4462641 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4464688 epoch_slot_no: 15088 block_no: 4462464 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2377 time: 2020-07-23 09:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x216bf372609163c69c622829c3eecb391d76efff236784db15003076ac1f9d22Block Operator
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