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 4465477 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467524 epoch_slot_no: 17924 block_no: 4465300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2493 time: 2020-07-24 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba529bc1897e2daf44b628553e3f839492d0f9e14fe88032996604b71d1d2d7Block Operator
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