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 4463656 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465703 epoch_slot_no: 16103 block_no: 4463479 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3903 time: 2020-07-23 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9581712b73ab805a3b6b01f89150858607ef4eb8fbd72e1e1773f78b8ba56509Block Operator
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