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 4466253 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468300 epoch_slot_no: 18700 block_no: 4466076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2768 time: 2020-07-24 05:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6e94687df1895bcba76f0c1dd690c257b0c7db851b8d6ba1f952bf1cbd5a05Block Operator
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