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 4468480 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470527 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 4468303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2730 time: 2020-07-24 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd60fe277d760d97e14fbf5a22c8cee25f13537d55ad8c0f2173047aca8167856Block Operator
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