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 4469417 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471529 epoch_slot_no: 329 block_no: 4469240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2462 time: 2020-07-24 23:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1302ae46362bc6963111c80c63f88b9d39e003c7db7fc300023f7ab3a2d0a3Block Operator
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