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 4466103 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468150 epoch_slot_no: 18550 block_no: 4465926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2020-07-24 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b99ad06f8cd3913d31a7b005c31e6871b4519c8b7d231822f53e16c8496e66Block Operator
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