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 4466865 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468912 epoch_slot_no: 19312 block_no: 4466688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1795 time: 2020-07-24 09:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x658c00e1b9088b64e5cf454b50f2508811236e29f90d2f755f03215bdd1b40e2Block Operator
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