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 4468494 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4470541 epoch_slot_no: 20941 block_no: 4468317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3154 time: 2020-07-24 18:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7a92c40b4aaa5e143dcac0975ba38fc93ab4b92b92227eda650c31e910a3beBlock Operator
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