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 4464689 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4466736 epoch_slot_no: 17136 block_no: 4464512 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2433 time: 2020-07-23 20:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967953bc9e52c1739c31a9f5a4fd9e1e33fab080eeddfe5209c20f6f9d9c03f7Block Operator
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