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 4463971 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466018 epoch_slot_no: 16418 block_no: 4463794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-23 16:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5da06ec8259dc7ce8af2ba55a569688e8ed8e5ed58f92f88c89a6a4089c8e6Block Operator
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