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 4468627 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470674 epoch_slot_no: 21074 block_no: 4468450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1265 time: 2020-07-24 18:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e335761750fc4c61e6d7c53fde74a154f6a1417dea6f33c17b77a9099b87f99Block Operator
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