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 4466708 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4468755 epoch_slot_no: 19155 block_no: 4466531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8408 time: 2020-07-24 08:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f2b8a85227aa8277dee432cd97d04419ceef36872aa05c1f9df9686a5ac49fBlock Operator
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