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 4463251 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4465298 epoch_slot_no: 15698 block_no: 4463074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2593 time: 2020-07-23 12:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa27543556757bae3ed38a31295d02b6bbc15ea531cec79de2da070a546b95ce9Block Operator
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