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 4465025 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467072 epoch_slot_no: 17472 block_no: 4464848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2094 time: 2020-07-23 22:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46fa6882276550236427e86fe74d3dd2b0380343f80a153a3320ba229e580fa9Block Operator
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