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 4466015 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468062 epoch_slot_no: 18462 block_no: 4465838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2492 time: 2020-07-24 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c495991ff163743954d0e3f5d24632d8654c88a9724b61eaf3e9961139995cBlock Operator
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