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 4469364 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471476 epoch_slot_no: 276 block_no: 4469187 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-07-24 23:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd01a70d2be9eee9a150a6b5459e8fcce7391e995c91524c73af8aa2a537b62dBlock Operator
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