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 4465765 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467812 epoch_slot_no: 18212 block_no: 4465588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2257 time: 2020-07-24 02:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aca34ec52f25dec3b6ee9d144d6435300ab4170a379ff3d1ad0f0f51d164e2eBlock Operator
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