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 4463445 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465492 epoch_slot_no: 15892 block_no: 4463268 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1040 time: 2020-07-23 14:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a0a7f5dae60e4a43e5a2f47332b1f7ef7c609e42d4f8da122b831f461ba2c8Block Operator
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