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 4466508 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4468555 epoch_slot_no: 18955 block_no: 4466331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4277 time: 2020-07-24 07:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe39197e6768b22121fcbe12b1fb1656172372ca9db7dcc970afd86dad5b17ce0Block Operator
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