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 4469321 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471433 epoch_slot_no: 233 block_no: 4469144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1547 time: 2020-07-24 23:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ed2ac50dded6a6d2787c1ad0c9fe13700744d8f198d35a2abb3392280af028aBlock Operator
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