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 4465451 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467498 epoch_slot_no: 17898 block_no: 4465274 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2035 time: 2020-07-24 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x577e5aec13fc83cb0a88cc65ab763a732aaf179629d5359e7cff3d6547d9cb00Block Operator
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