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 4466081 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468128 epoch_slot_no: 18528 block_no: 4465904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-24 04:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8434b60dd301618afa683855f35bf6e236a9922e0c25062b2331c60c4f64e3Block Operator
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