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 4466576 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468623 epoch_slot_no: 19023 block_no: 4466399 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-24 07:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4a0ef415b3956fedab9f53acf8ec61c4ba32e84f3221e34ec949b529fd0e46Block Operator
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