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 4464597 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4466644 epoch_slot_no: 17044 block_no: 4464420 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2013 time: 2020-07-23 20:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde18e2b91c5c4685727eb49b1b14ce4a3dd0b85ab5b1b5eaf6854b5922098b68Block Operator
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