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 4469450 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471562 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 4469273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3970 time: 2020-07-24 23:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b41d45b458b027c4756a344b4dd036f120402a95f97de8dc741ca81d4f445d3Block Operator
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