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 4464757 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466804 epoch_slot_no: 17204 block_no: 4464580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1561 time: 2020-07-23 21:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b286d471647962d8469518fb57ae6b4a15b4633037c2e82d2bbc39254e48498Block Operator
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