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 4464363 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4466410 epoch_slot_no: 16810 block_no: 4464186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1878 time: 2020-07-23 19:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x706b278ab09d86e4f352ec4b358e1849d06a1cfe9bbcf8238b1463af1ca4f1cbBlock Operator
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