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 4466535 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468582 epoch_slot_no: 18982 block_no: 4466358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1171 time: 2020-07-24 07:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa8112274f6e521ac73aab14b822e664f9ca8844f33f04c5ebefad7faa80bb04Block Operator
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