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 4469269 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471373 epoch_slot_no: 173 block_no: 4469092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2492 time: 2020-07-24 22:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1436bfc90e3cb8e4d13b59fbde508a3a9ed3ab9e1a9a8f12d0dd5e407230215eBlock Operator
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