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 4466699 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468746 epoch_slot_no: 19146 block_no: 4466522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1644 time: 2020-07-24 08:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c913956f52c2752c15cdcc1fe102677c4edc20d147eb5661798e241f13f3cc6Block Operator
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