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 4467894 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4469941 epoch_slot_no: 20341 block_no: 4467717 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5346 time: 2020-07-24 14:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb024ecc3d4516cc3b7d9fe06817482519c95337f9099cad7c6be72ddb60befaeBlock Operator
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