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 4465511 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467558 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 4465334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2020-07-24 01:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd440e207b9e80ba51854977700b12d6699fafd4768b75a2d3eab984a3f14acf9Block Operator
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