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 4469230 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4471315 epoch_slot_no: 115 block_no: 4469053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4295 time: 2020-07-24 22:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc071867ba5e7fbae9a59c039bf8a281fb9d7e65ab35c40607c17fa6e45c3ee7Block Operator
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