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 4463593 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4465640 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 4463416 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3953 time: 2020-07-23 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf335098f363fe0de37543e91656ade0097d9311e2a6be1a9b34d10f32c4504e3Block Operator
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