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 4463225 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465272 epoch_slot_no: 15672 block_no: 4463048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1400 time: 2020-07-23 12:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe520a97481549144eab3e2c34c5f2620f4a670ae6eb4c9457243166284049e16Block Operator
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