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 4462719 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4464766 epoch_slot_no: 15166 block_no: 4462542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 15856 time: 2020-07-23 10:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4303ffaed41575ced852a2ba9b76624f0cf4b8c4af96370bb2cae65574dc5e8Block Operator
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