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 4466879 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468926 epoch_slot_no: 19326 block_no: 4466702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1581 time: 2020-07-24 09:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa1f08b4aac5203a6fd5663991e07af1006867dc6dad3370cea8e660af3f30cBlock Operator
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