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 4463823 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4465870 epoch_slot_no: 16270 block_no: 4463646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2058 time: 2020-07-23 16:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408420ff53d15e13deaa6be82023c0bc2a6383cef1304a4de5961c40dd1f838aBlock Operator
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