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 4465913 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467960 epoch_slot_no: 18360 block_no: 4465736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5079 time: 2020-07-24 03:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989e9eb4d9fa3f10666111de73f0707f8b5693ed00a485d113215729e6d00a80Block Operator
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