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 4463499 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4465546 epoch_slot_no: 15946 block_no: 4463322 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3888 time: 2020-07-23 14:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a614991f3974a41659be9c2f066561d9cfd21f973d59836d139e5193a29a92Block Operator
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