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 4469316 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471428 epoch_slot_no: 228 block_no: 4469139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1490 time: 2020-07-24 23:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0a38af56c0a4f08df60cb6c257e25af8fd8d7e0ecbde3846c40603ec3e6008Block Operator
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