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 4466109 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468156 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 4465932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2378 time: 2020-07-24 04:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9115bb6def18d0e37d3171ff52cf69101c6a1cd33d1c31c6946f52acc3f0f7Block Operator
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