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 4467651 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469698 epoch_slot_no: 20098 block_no: 4467474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-24 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb2f895edc572b8824507010db9cd7afeb73b3e0d2fe8781b2db9b74d9803ad0Block Operator
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