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 4466713 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468760 epoch_slot_no: 19160 block_no: 4466536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1611 time: 2020-07-24 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x465ab7401b1238a4bb7a92238bd586e8d17526cc0d48a4cf7c93001bb876ca2cBlock Operator
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