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 4466754 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468801 epoch_slot_no: 19201 block_no: 4466577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-07-24 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b6ee8dae61a70207d1aa939d8175fadb8b6dda2e771cd4d904861aac3a8fabBlock Operator
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