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 4467459 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469506 epoch_slot_no: 19906 block_no: 4467282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1778 time: 2020-07-24 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x469dc9f7a20c9eba566b6e33088bfb0dbd53c26907dc3946d461e13bf57a9cacBlock Operator
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