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 4465683 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467730 epoch_slot_no: 18130 block_no: 4465506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2149 time: 2020-07-24 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b5225c278747a9580f078a5938043dd75c6abb8529ba9f4059695a86d9a5c6Block Operator
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