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 4466495 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468542 epoch_slot_no: 18942 block_no: 4466318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2424 time: 2020-07-24 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x126df3148a351d9f2c6990187024795ae381d9e7afb9455dcc3d81f8eb0a17c8Block Operator
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