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 4463581 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465628 epoch_slot_no: 16028 block_no: 4463404 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-07-23 14:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce51af7d723f4a098c2bec65fe63b02c236b4c84965a8a07924fbbccaaad1cd6Block Operator
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