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 4466232 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468279 epoch_slot_no: 18679 block_no: 4466055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2020-07-24 05:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09340a0d4e974d8c1a9988fa044a3713fa4582c91d6da29118c9d5f50e0b883dBlock Operator
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