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 4463654 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465701 epoch_slot_no: 16101 block_no: 4463477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1430 time: 2020-07-23 15:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9576719269a835d71192f4f0d6191c65ece80cd8851eeca4bdeabc319aa226Block Operator
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