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 4466090 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4468137 epoch_slot_no: 18537 block_no: 4465913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2544 time: 2020-07-24 04:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073230a83d48e656948b91b7bf4ead6839b574ef7498ad5bfa652686274cbed7Block Operator
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