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 4465377 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467424 epoch_slot_no: 17824 block_no: 4465200 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3393 time: 2020-07-24 00:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f8913953a5c2b8091fb367c6542c72383f770d23d34ce1e70a88afd005365aBlock Operator
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