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 4463229 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465276 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 4463052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3079 time: 2020-07-23 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3277edc7841dfdf5eba7f8a6d80939adc76003f540251899828366fbfd765189Block Operator
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