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 4467242 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469289 epoch_slot_no: 19689 block_no: 4467065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1863 time: 2020-07-24 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d072986a77d44d4d23a0bc59c857d14c5e3d6fdcc8097c2f1d1dcfab2b64c8eBlock Operator
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