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 4466270 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468317 epoch_slot_no: 18717 block_no: 4466093 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-07-24 05:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22ad757f8220f80fd4bcd4d56cdce1d8c5d0825c5f328ce716ca0f2841e26fdeBlock Operator
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