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 4469366 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471478 epoch_slot_no: 278 block_no: 4469189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1257 time: 2020-07-24 23:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad8498375627a3f2e845aeba080b42ca30bbf9362cf6978656db97ffb066255cBlock Operator
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