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 4462750 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464797 epoch_slot_no: 15197 block_no: 4462573 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2020-07-23 10:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeb3a8d31b625939b08ff7ad82d9a891989f52bdaf45a3a454c505ae4f7c2da2Block Operator
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