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 4466564 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468611 epoch_slot_no: 19011 block_no: 4466387 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1056 time: 2020-07-24 07:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabe257970066e1f78e7e92e073e17a542ff054841adf29c3a0a2c81d3d8c94cdBlock Operator
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