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 4466008 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468055 epoch_slot_no: 18455 block_no: 4465831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4646 time: 2020-07-24 04:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x625c0af102a0ef69ff5230005d3b8e7930cf39c00e05ea233f32413511034f58Block Operator
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