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 4463723 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465770 epoch_slot_no: 16170 block_no: 4463546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3062 time: 2020-07-23 15:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa378ee38acf7fba0c36f0d932323b294798cc584040f8c66a1d12dc225b7a8b9Block Operator
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