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 4465919 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467966 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 4465742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-07-24 03:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5222e3e5b7fb2e40e239d74d9ebee9b8c449057cb464402ac4ec5d0f808f39f6Block Operator
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