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 4468258 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4470305 epoch_slot_no: 20705 block_no: 4468081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1848 time: 2020-07-24 16:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f5b7b6aa521d739feada28d53f769cd8a81f3b1997dd41fce7784de2ae8f50eBlock Operator
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