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 4466011 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468058 epoch_slot_no: 18458 block_no: 4465834 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-07-24 04:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2dc8d02ec8515f78e395514bb9f04a9c3b11bae30d2298bedb89216410dd1eBlock Operator
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