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 4468813 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4470860 epoch_slot_no: 21260 block_no: 4468636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-07-24 19:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4028b576b3e1b676f71b7fe2e9b54b3f921890b20580e9af390670a76b1e9a70Block Operator
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