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 4469871 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4471983 epoch_slot_no: 783 block_no: 4469694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3003 time: 2020-07-25 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dfe83aa210112e0bd0c1d30da919bacfc158d97ba09e22e4b1e5376f2e58ebBlock Operator
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