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 4464901 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4466948 epoch_slot_no: 17348 block_no: 4464724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-07-23 22:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e62e6d01ad38b67d880f6d65c55f43772e57815a76acfb26af5ba444d3a23b6Block Operator
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