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 4466546 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468593 epoch_slot_no: 18993 block_no: 4466369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-24 07:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424a18d09312677ee18d75cfac7968f349f55f5c4ef659c9688a442aeea61d9eBlock Operator
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