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 4463815 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4465862 epoch_slot_no: 16262 block_no: 4463638 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5172 time: 2020-07-23 16:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb071ee924bc15f75add8a810362d54f81e5a98c9f5112bca692873f154afb53Block Operator
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