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 4469718 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4471830 epoch_slot_no: 630 block_no: 4469541 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5203 time: 2020-07-25 01:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021dd3d93a12d3ed2d211aa4b5f8b624c3844eb0bab0e99172476943ef1e11eaBlock Operator
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