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 4465651 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467698 epoch_slot_no: 18098 block_no: 4465474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-24 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe715d4d328c894f580cd9532a553258d7a286b37f4d1f862ef941150a04df578Block Operator
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