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 4465467 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467514 epoch_slot_no: 17914 block_no: 4465290 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1907 time: 2020-07-24 01:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f14f6817520f8c8755c2eee2c635acda867ad7a8aea507788a9159b5bd6105Block Operator
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