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 4462959 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465006 epoch_slot_no: 15406 block_no: 4462782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6733 time: 2020-07-23 11:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f378393692fd7db2380f50f2667cdb1352e787fd69a69b40e9fd12d2463b823Block Operator
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