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 4469228 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4471312 epoch_slot_no: 112 block_no: 4469051 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2270 time: 2020-07-24 22:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36963bc8b16e4d0a68e0cff78166eb8e54201e748f74f7a5c2c6e2bc2fc4d4c7Block Operator
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