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 4465279 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467326 epoch_slot_no: 17726 block_no: 4465102 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2075 time: 2020-07-24 00:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x245ab816f141aa4eb555516ff8f5e39d101ff5a522c527f6908646d108fdb17cBlock Operator
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