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 4465438 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467485 epoch_slot_no: 17885 block_no: 4465261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2269 time: 2020-07-24 01:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4135d74f9ef111444b4d3cd2f771e09cdd35bca430a17a129775532f9af7eac0Block Operator
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