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 4466610 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468657 epoch_slot_no: 19057 block_no: 4466433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3256 time: 2020-07-24 07:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aae361948605c16432d1bd73895f4215a6c0f62de1e1c1f171d3cb8afe31444Block Operator
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