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 4464402 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4466449 epoch_slot_no: 16849 block_no: 4464225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2020-07-23 19:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed7ab371e0104288b5d51a0f9f5078f24997e9dc0e32648b280e92c4d64fd34Block Operator
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