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 4463705 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4465752 epoch_slot_no: 16152 block_no: 4463528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1778 time: 2020-07-23 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6160971fd89bc47b7edbb1979f4b8a628e37ffa1d2b40748bc1c8b217c40af28Block Operator
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