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 4469471 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4471583 epoch_slot_no: 383 block_no: 4469294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2020-07-24 23:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629df9bae1222d3d2072f16583195c1aa3f8ac824df8c46117115ec6d1962931Block Operator
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