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 4462709 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464756 epoch_slot_no: 15156 block_no: 4462532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2020-07-23 09:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892bad86919dd2c8d0c6c874b89aeccb1279166c36a080727802a8b481e1b6d5Block Operator
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