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 4465158 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467205 epoch_slot_no: 17605 block_no: 4464981 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2326 time: 2020-07-23 23:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742aae615c0d4184d5271ca179211e2d7a9521368b6e2e77036dfd999080cba9Block Operator
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