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 4466845 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468892 epoch_slot_no: 19292 block_no: 4466668 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5417 time: 2020-07-24 08:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x022dc2a0cd6b7acef9bdf0d07a46d4296c55dce1c508a54a2809ecf94ab27f1bBlock Operator
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