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 4465225 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467272 epoch_slot_no: 17672 block_no: 4465048 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2223 time: 2020-07-23 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x219fcede7aa68ddbf8a16f52c0cb9b07900eafa324e951786538e59609a2ee1bBlock Operator
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