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 4468525 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4470572 epoch_slot_no: 20972 block_no: 4468348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-24 18:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d842bd39cd4c7f418c6561d9e4d2cf1ff282e81c49a205c1a5abaf5460944e6Block Operator
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