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 4469713 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471825 epoch_slot_no: 625 block_no: 4469536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2098 time: 2020-07-25 01:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2526a38ee89575e0fa25c3ead86298ec81662f8fcebe05e1ec9d39d98b00c4ceBlock Operator
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