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 4468308 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4470355 epoch_slot_no: 20755 block_no: 4468131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2418 time: 2020-07-24 17:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92275cf1f376fdc1e1dda17335b6b9fbcb68b569c0be2e7912eaeb2e9d82b5efBlock Operator
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