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 4468119 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4470166 epoch_slot_no: 20566 block_no: 4467942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8457 time: 2020-07-24 16:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbbc5b41530d349ccbfa2fe5d9c9c2d7fccfb38f02cffa11c39ccb56141b9c8Block Operator
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