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 4465109 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4467156 epoch_slot_no: 17556 block_no: 4464932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4707 time: 2020-07-23 23:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d37172a39ea2c6fe3bb55c6bff840bd902bf312618d397ff10e0785f6379d2Block Operator
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