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 4466165 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4468212 epoch_slot_no: 18612 block_no: 4465988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1646 time: 2020-07-24 05:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9980c52f4df7fe7d05d147c01dadc803baad7b518d8a2450510d0f382c18d035Block Operator
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