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 4465959 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4468006 epoch_slot_no: 18406 block_no: 4465782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9746 time: 2020-07-24 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580b21121deb9a1d96282a8b85f5774f23272145bf21eb39042ced81cf37be40Block Operator
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