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 4465314 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467361 epoch_slot_no: 17761 block_no: 4465137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1845 time: 2020-07-24 00:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415ca1e9b428a7ea25f030a2f7e160bb8570bd08f5b4b46c5834e5ae3445079dBlock Operator
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