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 4464160 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4466207 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 4463983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3992 time: 2020-07-23 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e4c0e93b222aadd729484d820ab1aa3b97fe6d939aefa800d86df3b01432a8Block Operator
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