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 4462672 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464719 epoch_slot_no: 15119 block_no: 4462495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1212 time: 2020-07-23 09:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a94419806e2e9e196e76a9621ccd669b31b7c81aedb8a051e2a5b69a839a4a8Block Operator
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