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 4467174 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469221 epoch_slot_no: 19621 block_no: 4466997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2020-07-24 10:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e92494ee3dfbcd7f04f97a0b7c8b2a30051f90186163d4ea92d5d7f757f53a5Block Operator
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