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 4465172 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467219 epoch_slot_no: 17619 block_no: 4464995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1955 time: 2020-07-23 23:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2112c8df313876c2da521cb70b3b6a03204d547a58c00af1f26010c24687a30Block Operator
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