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 4466694 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468741 epoch_slot_no: 19141 block_no: 4466517 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1417 time: 2020-07-24 08:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf19efff981fe71d186af6636429804cd58902a9e8634606c8cac584a8f9d2c0aBlock Operator
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