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 4465533 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467580 epoch_slot_no: 17980 block_no: 4465356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2774 time: 2020-07-24 01:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe653fa0431289cc21b28c14fda3f466b5e566335520266c5fd5f8fb217f57dc5Block Operator
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