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 4467271 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4469318 epoch_slot_no: 19718 block_no: 4467094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1233 time: 2020-07-24 11:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a09e273b14cdbc5d26125b3791c8433df8f666458bffa60d4e0bdae6e2df4a9Block Operator
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