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 4468043 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470090 epoch_slot_no: 20490 block_no: 4467866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3023 time: 2020-07-24 15:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0bd6f806a80e5ef72e6449cb9c142fec8efe00f518017b823e19b68d21b4b45Block Operator
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