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 4466790 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468837 epoch_slot_no: 19237 block_no: 4466613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-24 08:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683db6e6467334eec2d434cf6679a03b61bc5fb9f65d5f9aeaf7b3be3176214dBlock Operator
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