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 4469853 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4471965 epoch_slot_no: 765 block_no: 4469676 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4929 time: 2020-07-25 01:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e31e533ec125e07a07412c43c92ace5f7c0582deafab32a2fac9c652516b2d5Block Operator
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