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 4467287 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4469334 epoch_slot_no: 19734 block_no: 4467110 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-24 11:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ac8e065b915bd649df6aa354c21b4eb20c9189d715a23dee842764b98c917aBlock Operator
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