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 4465430 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467477 epoch_slot_no: 17877 block_no: 4465253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1142 time: 2020-07-24 01:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c7f9f90e6174be6ace4ad4339424fb11fca58dce6d7ebd56be573f28df0046Block Operator
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