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 4465667 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467714 epoch_slot_no: 18114 block_no: 4465490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-24 02:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3443f5e8e70669b53547a5410ae908aac5daa49fa740d8a5684de3e4f0800bbbBlock Operator
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