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 4466249 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468296 epoch_slot_no: 18696 block_no: 4466072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1733 time: 2020-07-24 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7758a7128a15e95efe1b3baaa2fb9efae916b12bcf800b97e053ec2da4e38a2aBlock Operator
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