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 4466126 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468173 epoch_slot_no: 18573 block_no: 4465949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2134 time: 2020-07-24 04:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a406d631319dfc53fb7c8821d95cc196640933c6008963d8bcfd6cdc92617a2Block Operator
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