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 4465142 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467189 epoch_slot_no: 17589 block_no: 4464965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2406 time: 2020-07-23 23:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569be220fdeadd50335700253650337bb08acc6e26b01ef7ad21610fa9c9aecaBlock Operator
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