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 4469217 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471292 epoch_slot_no: 92 block_no: 4469040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6902 time: 2020-07-24 22:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d7f6ef1a4ff9be8e1b59bda4f2a81af7ac422b8d7a78ba7b8b6e0df7c3037eBlock Operator
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