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 4465292 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467339 epoch_slot_no: 17739 block_no: 4465115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3044 time: 2020-07-24 00:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5425d0dabe2bd07fcaae65627276fbf02614e1da58311f465e17c67054c9cc9fBlock Operator
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