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 4467526 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469573 epoch_slot_no: 19973 block_no: 4467349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-24 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62413e6a235997d3feb5a50f45a08ec3b034f34aaf3c3c90ce9b4ffc8a19b46bBlock Operator
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