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 4463371 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465418 epoch_slot_no: 15818 block_no: 4463194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-07-23 13:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74049d46ece83f4101aaac3353a79b239ad2df2f5d2dee5fca65491fd74c0606Block Operator
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