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 4466664 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468711 epoch_slot_no: 19111 block_no: 4466487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1629 time: 2020-07-24 07:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd749292122b1c67855b1a4b5736e17ea3424f57d745fd22f9b9a3a493e0c2db3Block Operator
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