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 4465600 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467647 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 4465423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7132 time: 2020-07-24 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46bc22e2b264628bb76d936145a3ce0e648afee37bfa83f39870a51aa6e8ead4Block Operator
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