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 4465731 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4467778 epoch_slot_no: 18178 block_no: 4465554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1887 time: 2020-07-24 02:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35250c30be1e625c5c2b576c58f4c639676da16b095a0aa6caa8ec8f5742bf6Block Operator
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