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 4465205 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467252 epoch_slot_no: 17652 block_no: 4465028 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-23 23:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f8dd81b86175537e7187409d72d5b800b2debfd8d1a0e349638a77ba710702Block Operator
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