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 4465724 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467771 epoch_slot_no: 18171 block_no: 4465547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1786 time: 2020-07-24 02:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a447ce5672a0a1547ec1d65ebfccee9ba37be241163ebadf34ccfcb0e2231c1Block Operator
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