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 4468691 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4470738 epoch_slot_no: 21138 block_no: 4468514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5803 time: 2020-07-24 19:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29adfc826b9ceefb8b1263a7346a94679c0104ebd1ee7ff17f7b918c069f3b88Block Operator
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