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 4463843 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465890 epoch_slot_no: 16290 block_no: 4463666 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2368 time: 2020-07-23 16:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41ee112d0ea6fff6dd4ebe6954ee536de204a0732eef3e9653ac47e3507ad513Block Operator
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