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 4462748 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464795 epoch_slot_no: 15195 block_no: 4462571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4907 time: 2020-07-23 10:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1a79e7046a039e00dabc1b73210f138c5b0619c9ae0b35f3a2b6d7262b7c99Block Operator
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