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 4462913 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4464960 epoch_slot_no: 15360 block_no: 4462736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3239 time: 2020-07-23 11:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f60eba60c1625b811db034bd11203e0f3080396a1f5a9f75757a57cab3b0edBlock Operator
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