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 4465793 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467840 epoch_slot_no: 18240 block_no: 4465616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2020-07-24 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce5dc87e8be5fd92cbaa897f4245584e98000dc1b4a07b339eac1c209c29beddBlock Operator
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