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 4464941 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4466988 epoch_slot_no: 17388 block_no: 4464764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2760 time: 2020-07-23 22:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4dd5cf2a0e5a1c9f70a6612f5e6986293538f219403ad4c483ea17d4a50afeBlock Operator
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