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 4466213 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468260 epoch_slot_no: 18660 block_no: 4466036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-24 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c9613e8fe9ac8b6d2afb2df92a9f606e784ab034d03c3b1481ab5cb104c3ca8Block Operator
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