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 4465237 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467284 epoch_slot_no: 17684 block_no: 4465060 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2524 time: 2020-07-23 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253551eae097e8c32c9dc073e45d649ea69e9d82df8475b78c71cf7362f5e1caBlock Operator
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