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 4465772 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467819 epoch_slot_no: 18219 block_no: 4465595 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1990 time: 2020-07-24 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc058a1b9c45214fa22c6ee1e0ccc8996f0ed8eb6b3262a972dd13e30afcae5Block Operator
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