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 4462784 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464831 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 4462607 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1688 time: 2020-07-23 10:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a49f55ed1a1c3d88b4f82458ad77f56d1d4b18d62c65dad746d6964dc46a3d2Block Operator
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