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 4466120 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468167 epoch_slot_no: 18567 block_no: 4465943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2187 time: 2020-07-24 04:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ebcbb75f24746319841953859d710d3c14a843ab175f42075d2ac4f72e5fbeaBlock Operator
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