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 4465923 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4467970 epoch_slot_no: 18370 block_no: 4465746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2012 time: 2020-07-24 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50323b6ab20b2ee93e4ff5670aea219e97c63b393f1d4052f591263f23a5cb13Block Operator
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