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 4466794 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468841 epoch_slot_no: 19241 block_no: 4466617 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5162 time: 2020-07-24 08:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc44043b44fe7d37ccd3b846dd5a95f5f9e11292b70421e90f4e32f54f86e8bBlock Operator
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