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 4462761 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4464808 epoch_slot_no: 15208 block_no: 4462584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3283 time: 2020-07-23 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b643bfc54621db17951e4c4f3a729c568e4666a11b0b0d9629fd3528b609e2eBlock Operator
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