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 4468773 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4470820 epoch_slot_no: 21220 block_no: 4468596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4775 time: 2020-07-24 19:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41fc46c0813e3c3a4635e565d727cae442bb1fee4c632b85cd00d4b0e488b95Block Operator
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