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 4463590 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4465637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 4463413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1861 time: 2020-07-23 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9568692f45c26572fe53217971b72b17416e490afd8b48e88a969f104f9edaBlock Operator
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