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 4467653 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469700 epoch_slot_no: 20100 block_no: 4467476 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-07-24 13:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798eedd985a5f7ae1eb272f5a8e0c38ea64fe92a5e775cc9738275c1c404d0eeBlock Operator
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