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 4465277 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467324 epoch_slot_no: 17724 block_no: 4465100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1859 time: 2020-07-24 00:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915cb88c8c006700fdd0d904775f40979722e1b35ef243819735d74d2a338310Block Operator
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