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 4466396 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4468443 epoch_slot_no: 18843 block_no: 4466219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2187 time: 2020-07-24 06:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4284129c7594fef1ffc779d6ffe572472cf5a496aa9019371a0bddbc4045b585Block Operator
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