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 4464825 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466872 epoch_slot_no: 17272 block_no: 4464648 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-23 21:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa64c5b47fd77d92c927ad4335a30a816bc90c65e4061b69073f7264397325e2fBlock Operator
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