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 4463938 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465985 epoch_slot_no: 16385 block_no: 4463761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2183 time: 2020-07-23 16:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e8ea15fa553a3db043ffb637e436bec32c21b3b2bc50e1b12ad37a32501966Block Operator
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