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 4466599 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468646 epoch_slot_no: 19046 block_no: 4466422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1497 time: 2020-07-24 07:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed14c760243e84258d3b278a46a6dc50841685b8c79b5f55cb654e91f752f98cBlock Operator
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