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 4465671 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467718 epoch_slot_no: 18118 block_no: 4465494 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1557 time: 2020-07-24 02:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e124931d3b6395bc47550a49877d88fdf89fa09b7b6ab36a37ba749a5776acBlock Operator
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