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 4464690 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4466737 epoch_slot_no: 17137 block_no: 4464513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4339 time: 2020-07-23 20:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea017f5372f559227e3b062348e3d3e32875b8cccc21a767eae2a3afafd706a2Block Operator
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