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 4465365 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467412 epoch_slot_no: 17812 block_no: 4465188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6761 time: 2020-07-24 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x271c02d562df99c93f8e24923c5262c31ced2cdd87f8a47c5f9c0bad73aa5ac8Block Operator
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