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 4469414 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471526 epoch_slot_no: 326 block_no: 4469237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1688 time: 2020-07-24 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df27035e9b7433859b1d6e404ea167f763434fe9d386c3b48992d0da447133aBlock Operator
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