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 4467693 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469740 epoch_slot_no: 20140 block_no: 4467516 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4243 time: 2020-07-24 13:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89e3ba8b5389bd53ffd0e4a954bd182344064cbe3ad9ad97336fa82f91ce3053Block Operator
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