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 4468511 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4470558 epoch_slot_no: 20958 block_no: 4468334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3576 time: 2020-07-24 18:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed3102aea015dcebd244a9b39106d7d301fc300cf07f97695d3532c3c80b1f3Block Operator
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