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 4465332 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467379 epoch_slot_no: 17779 block_no: 4465155 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2020-07-24 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd884cd03969124135b3228a786f42c852a17b9ae7cbfdef4ce26382551246bBlock Operator
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