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 4463540 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465587 epoch_slot_no: 15987 block_no: 4463363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1076 time: 2020-07-23 14:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa4332bb552d4c6ccd0540f5f7bbbd9b6e9e8176d7d2f8ff0e61f884f420e29Block Operator
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