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 4466991 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469038 epoch_slot_no: 19438 block_no: 4466814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3319 time: 2020-07-24 09:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a971007ae3da33852166802d5b8d9f01ac04dba75ad8504fd3694648e49d0d2Block Operator
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