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 4463912 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465959 epoch_slot_no: 16359 block_no: 4463735 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1147 time: 2020-07-23 16:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f541f6af4ce4ec1c2d827a6f5dc6543744c3b5b8edfc7451cad0286a94f0de1Block Operator
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