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 4465474 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4467521 epoch_slot_no: 17921 block_no: 4465297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2774 time: 2020-07-24 01:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07dd87e5986998d9e915d0d1680930146339c3bebf45bd35b9818d0ae16227e0Block Operator
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