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 4463118 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465165 epoch_slot_no: 15565 block_no: 4462941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1996 time: 2020-07-23 12:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d086d4334ff8f0d5dfbde76388202632f7a0d2e1a6761518d7691bfbb1403aBlock Operator
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