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 4466658 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468705 epoch_slot_no: 19105 block_no: 4466481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-07-24 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f537ff0ea2cb0621223a8a7b47dc3abd9450fd68697e368862abcd47a62f339Block Operator
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