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 4467857 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4469904 epoch_slot_no: 20304 block_no: 4467680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4136 time: 2020-07-24 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb182dc493cea34fc1a9e44524b85a91d7ee89d4df2f319a6d5dbfd7c04c3a6e9Block Operator
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