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 4464671 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4466718 epoch_slot_no: 17118 block_no: 4464494 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-23 20:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a2cb0ff167163489d60371e506f50e1813c74054ed3f6e3f9906c6901a80f7Block Operator
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