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 4466001 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468048 epoch_slot_no: 18448 block_no: 4465824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1994 time: 2020-07-24 04:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c3a81cbbdd41e3b79d802edc063400b0aa942447ec4da6da1d8bb440dfe4e9Block Operator
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