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 4466967 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4469014 epoch_slot_no: 19414 block_no: 4466790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1691 time: 2020-07-24 09:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c2c4d3c2a09756208529aba437544819672f4a294e8e59aa17e8740baafebbBlock Operator
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