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 4469087 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471134 epoch_slot_no: 21534 block_no: 4468910 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3723 time: 2020-07-24 21:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e66ff499627aaca367ab2db73fff6149234d67f66feaa555c2aeaf5a89d79aeBlock Operator
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