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 4466176 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468223 epoch_slot_no: 18623 block_no: 4465999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1171 time: 2020-07-24 05:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd91a9d18d39186e854a6861cbc25ab89240fe150b89b0830fdf13c7aaff6bfa2Block Operator
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