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 4465962 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468009 epoch_slot_no: 18409 block_no: 4465785 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-24 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe23dd2901ae322921b357a73594e26f8216339b34dfb1dff3a8e0f0c8c57d5Block Operator
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