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 4466093 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468140 epoch_slot_no: 18540 block_no: 4465916 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1594 time: 2020-07-24 04:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf431324e987043643ccea4ca3b4ce7db0f1acedf65a38cdb51e6784f7c857b9Block Operator
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