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 4466018 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468065 epoch_slot_no: 18465 block_no: 4465841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1765 time: 2020-07-24 04:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe62ba2769fec2212e95cb8a16de281445cf26ef1dffd10985b22b7b9106076aaBlock Operator
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