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 4464761 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4466808 epoch_slot_no: 17208 block_no: 4464584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1685 time: 2020-07-23 21:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x914c2086f5e4410b14dcc7fbe32c01a22d7b1ce07d83b359b0901d0436c7437fBlock Operator
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