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 4465661 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467708 epoch_slot_no: 18108 block_no: 4465484 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1692 time: 2020-07-24 02:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fd36063cb1ce6b6b70ddaa6911178faf982e70c45f9f70112b3774f4c8a1b84Block Operator
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