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 4466602 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468649 epoch_slot_no: 19049 block_no: 4466425 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2263 time: 2020-07-24 07:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e916aff610ceb8a759c6334404d3d479ed986232be9cda84e79484dc674304Block Operator
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