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 4465400 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467447 epoch_slot_no: 17847 block_no: 4465223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5189 time: 2020-07-24 00:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881f0b65f9aad716ff94abe0cb4a8ec9eeff31cc233b1bb151e591eb7de59fdaBlock Operator
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