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 4463948 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4465995 epoch_slot_no: 16395 block_no: 4463771 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3228 time: 2020-07-23 16:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16012b62f8f2aab983a1abc3b450389cd39093233f80b1057928ed62636970cfBlock Operator
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