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 4465557 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467604 epoch_slot_no: 18004 block_no: 4465380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2399 time: 2020-07-24 01:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbf143466bfbb55ca22316873a78592c6dc6710721f099015276f97ad91fba9Block Operator
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