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 4468676 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470723 epoch_slot_no: 21123 block_no: 4468499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2476 time: 2020-07-24 19:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710903356b7b099b0efe604da4673c571cd5fb2f77058310a936fbb97b66fdb4Block Operator
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