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 4464563 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466610 epoch_slot_no: 17010 block_no: 4464386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-23 20:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238791fc41cce7d8788ce4ce91e6a10839209d9fe72b741da37d7440858d8a3aBlock Operator
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