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 4468088 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4470135 epoch_slot_no: 20535 block_no: 4467911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-24 15:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1f8f27c6647d960da5a65cef0211ec1016b9b60f1b3068c1208696c84ec728Block Operator
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