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 4466554 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468601 epoch_slot_no: 19001 block_no: 4466377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2020-07-24 07:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e1c04ede19d0834bc662d0337fb3b17501b6007736da46a970c8cb38fb98ae1Block Operator
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