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 4467314 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469361 epoch_slot_no: 19761 block_no: 4467137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1301 time: 2020-07-24 11:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x051a6b0f8174cf6d69d73ac6773d21d4efa381043f7824df63ca02d101c82cd3Block Operator
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