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 4463431 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465478 epoch_slot_no: 15878 block_no: 4463254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2020-07-23 13:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd160f61a9b923357b44df314624e167d64f89c843c28117ba9c28af42ea6d49dBlock Operator
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