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 4466856 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468903 epoch_slot_no: 19303 block_no: 4466679 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-07-24 08:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0747c4c333f2d800d3aa75db4d2fcd106f5b5f73835730a1c1859264b0f554cBlock Operator
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