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 4468336 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470383 epoch_slot_no: 20783 block_no: 4468159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-24 17:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e6f792f727b22d8828ee1b31d9b0cb3e8ad1b96786fa114c6448809d68d18a1Block Operator
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