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 4464607 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466654 epoch_slot_no: 17054 block_no: 4464430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2020-07-23 20:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0568acd2725e18414972c60b40e4139478cdcfa2232b35fd5758d51054976ab8Block Operator
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