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 4466541 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468588 epoch_slot_no: 18988 block_no: 4466364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3451 time: 2020-07-24 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6b93421174cc2db2c63308709c75171044617a1652251194f16bc7f7a001a9Block Operator
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