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 4465723 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467770 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 4465546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7258 time: 2020-07-24 02:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75972e210eeccc40c4eb2e07b3fff4990e8ce3de542812148eb00cb6243c710eBlock Operator
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