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 4466077 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468124 epoch_slot_no: 18524 block_no: 4465900 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-24 04:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8796f64bc47a8481a034eecd9cc765c9fdd8a90922e795b7764cf14b5c975b4Block Operator
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