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 4466291 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468338 epoch_slot_no: 18738 block_no: 4466114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-24 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a75cbf848530dae52260b7611ca5e2df287c00d15860d1db0ce0cced267c17Block Operator
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