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 4465480 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4467527 epoch_slot_no: 17927 block_no: 4465303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3450 time: 2020-07-24 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a46ea4d6cace25d830fcb30e45469ade601446d5d5d334671ff1b80d534afaBlock Operator
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