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 4466057 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468104 epoch_slot_no: 18504 block_no: 4465880 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1688 time: 2020-07-24 04:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0a4e53fca06a2b465a32ad56f3e775ea85d7895e7c202fcfdedca58a17186cBlock Operator
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