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 4468544 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470591 epoch_slot_no: 20991 block_no: 4468367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1877 time: 2020-07-24 18:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08250a79c2a3500d33b4b987536af64f47a9c824545f85c36f9b53ae669e9d2eBlock Operator
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