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 4466905 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468952 epoch_slot_no: 19352 block_no: 4466728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4940 time: 2020-07-24 09:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3934e4cc0021f660a031521fcdf6c6d5c72c80c566d184fdfbd73774c76bda3Block Operator
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