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 4466148 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4468195 epoch_slot_no: 18595 block_no: 4465971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2461 time: 2020-07-24 05:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108ce730019243bdc248dcbf7428a24adc71f1ba3da172d7ab4134c4dc185a9eBlock Operator
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