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 4463551 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4465598 epoch_slot_no: 15998 block_no: 4463374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2279 time: 2020-07-23 14:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64ecaff1d5237ba09e4b449a693c84127e6c0f0000d7714045205dfefe663ddBlock Operator
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