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 4463889 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465936 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 4463712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-07-23 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b40b16925e0c7ccf4527f47bca169fe3077832a86a08106d25f10877f47191dBlock Operator
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