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 4463214 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4465261 epoch_slot_no: 15661 block_no: 4463037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4506 time: 2020-07-23 12:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d4a7cb6fa68ab1ade0e72d3cbcac5725f851f6575b1bece7faf9531f1d7b57Block Operator
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