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 4465464 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467511 epoch_slot_no: 17911 block_no: 4465287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2246 time: 2020-07-24 01:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa43afca9538cd36cff900bcc34b916861ba55a3bec71f4d9b5f3cddbda0853Block Operator
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