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 4463188 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465235 epoch_slot_no: 15635 block_no: 4463011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1224 time: 2020-07-23 12:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a2653e90d53422f2c6f9e89339e9b929deb906ce6111c6a49e97cf4c34aee9Block Operator
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