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 4465943 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4467990 epoch_slot_no: 18390 block_no: 4465766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1271 time: 2020-07-24 03:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb57d94978270e6201cf88d9d692be3c4a208b7cd8912e326ac97e3014a543a69Block Operator
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