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 4469854 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4471966 epoch_slot_no: 766 block_no: 4469677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11084 time: 2020-07-25 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ced6156f38f5d929921580322d211bfccc1530731d32df0516a74998ec3e473Block Operator
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