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 4466243 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468290 epoch_slot_no: 18690 block_no: 4466066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2000 time: 2020-07-24 05:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa1368adb513a05d473640939a4477c79e0ca1ba4a8e3dd794b362070e46799Block Operator
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