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 4467266 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4469313 epoch_slot_no: 19713 block_no: 4467089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3370 time: 2020-07-24 11:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa8fbffd4828f0f6be179103f741c1bc955d4c0f62f74a1d62dcc6df71892bdeBlock Operator
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