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 4465162 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467209 epoch_slot_no: 17609 block_no: 4464985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5817 time: 2020-07-23 23:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70ce9ce52e0aa96421787425c938cd4ab5ecbf5ebe4250d763d5d745167cd425Block Operator
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