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 4465387 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467434 epoch_slot_no: 17834 block_no: 4465210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-07-24 00:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e647152c2f58e9fcbd2761dc9d7835a5b0a2913d99461e1ec27266caae863abBlock Operator
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