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 4465496 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467543 epoch_slot_no: 17943 block_no: 4465319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-24 01:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721c75573069c63e1075b0172704c4bf4d01dd270e27ae6162793047211167bdBlock Operator
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