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 4465394 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467441 epoch_slot_no: 17841 block_no: 4465217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1823 time: 2020-07-24 00:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae09fbc5eff2a1ab20ce338cdbce1149076f72ceddef682994de8c3c753654b9Block Operator
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