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 4467977 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470024 epoch_slot_no: 20424 block_no: 4467800 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2047 time: 2020-07-24 15:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675d1596501a97bb35df7331add563438d1a809b54b8f31cecb631222cb22ec5Block Operator
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