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 4467694 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469741 epoch_slot_no: 20141 block_no: 4467517 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1647 time: 2020-07-24 13:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02baf5c61b8b4c354af2dd3dbef46d405668a1f2b22ed9668c463eb8f98d25f7Block Operator
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