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 4465717 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467764 epoch_slot_no: 18164 block_no: 4465540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1200 time: 2020-07-24 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fbb77b8bfdd6f5eba9b99e21cdd7771538dbdaf90718cb78fbc6c260a63958Block Operator
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