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 4465695 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467742 epoch_slot_no: 18142 block_no: 4465518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4310 time: 2020-07-24 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa00a09fa3a0bea26bc4ae9738fe4d13b45cfc2f84a3c189a782f08ea96593aBlock Operator
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