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 4465757 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467804 epoch_slot_no: 18204 block_no: 4465580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-07-24 02:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32995c753af410c6d78c546b7ea031b23faa7f71081a9bb2c6d9d8c5b6c481eeBlock Operator
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