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 4466201 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468248 epoch_slot_no: 18648 block_no: 4466024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1220 time: 2020-07-24 05:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df40c7752d7440c73345b212273c5358c230ec0ec91adb39a8a6c782caa6b3bBlock Operator
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