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 4469511 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471623 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 4469334 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-25 00:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa808751e1392bc90f4cc8a1e7407aef2991c9e2f3aa254bc078cc65369fa16Block Operator
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