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 4466175 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468222 epoch_slot_no: 18622 block_no: 4465998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2726 time: 2020-07-24 05:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392cc3a0b002bd3b85a687a84cd266f49a7e9e443792c175f394efc5ad8b0b4bBlock Operator
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