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 4465737 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467784 epoch_slot_no: 18184 block_no: 4465560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2352 time: 2020-07-24 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe6e4e4bf5ad8ffe53a38f2b5578176dd0ad85680d85e0e4c491d16d2c041f2Block Operator
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