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 4463513 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4465560 epoch_slot_no: 15960 block_no: 4463336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3551 time: 2020-07-23 14:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f435b4474833ca1e3364028e295117c2eaa4d7b36f4392e5fc07189b79d9b90Block Operator
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