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 4465675 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467722 epoch_slot_no: 18122 block_no: 4465498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2251 time: 2020-07-24 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadaa7b859dece153b6acddbf1b3918d7e578516c7a0e246c299aba4ef9a00ac7Block Operator
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