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 4466673 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468720 epoch_slot_no: 19120 block_no: 4466496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1840 time: 2020-07-24 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x267aeb4f962953abee11a9b51a928937f1b9450907875216b94c69918704a25aBlock Operator
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