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 4466237 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468284 epoch_slot_no: 18684 block_no: 4466060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6121 time: 2020-07-24 05:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076a62817aac4656008876f1de3debee4df1e3c7e45a30d0ac6b3e07a12fdc3eBlock Operator
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