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 4464574 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4466621 epoch_slot_no: 17021 block_no: 4464397 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2645 time: 2020-07-23 20:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4865d1afa216a997cd3898532ea70e59dfb9b551ebd1820dec6b65e636d4bb9bBlock Operator
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