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 4466946 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468993 epoch_slot_no: 19393 block_no: 4466769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1470 time: 2020-07-24 09:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb21e84ff8ab78b2027d4b60eee679edc5b410368f71c3817385960fd82fe5adfBlock Operator
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