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 4466980 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469027 epoch_slot_no: 19427 block_no: 4466803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3311 time: 2020-07-24 09:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab6a9fd0c9bd19eb2b037331cab12046c9f615f7d177b5f625201fefeb72f2fBlock Operator
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