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 4466579 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468626 epoch_slot_no: 19026 block_no: 4466402 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2020-07-24 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x320006b351c727c19ef65589c4c37309bc7025d4c76fd19bc1d29c8d0b2c403aBlock Operator
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