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 4466012 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468059 epoch_slot_no: 18459 block_no: 4465835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1843 time: 2020-07-24 04:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0450efed17bbff2151b613d7ea5f1d4d9c67addff3843d5ea4d0d2b4afd6c13eBlock Operator
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