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 4463413 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465460 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 4463236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-07-23 13:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4297a699faaffa1a8f24bf5fe8aef18ba7833dcc89e58896b77121e65eb9cddcBlock Operator
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