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 4462895 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464942 epoch_slot_no: 15342 block_no: 4462718 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4167 time: 2020-07-23 10:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9877be41d9bfdca9d7889eeebbb288b9e5b4eb814e66583baf02dea182f89af4Block Operator
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