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 4469702 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471814 epoch_slot_no: 614 block_no: 4469525 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4310 time: 2020-07-25 01:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc125d5eeac9798591bc53ac3a3e89d681d8312ac2f3a533de9b41384a6b80532Block Operator
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