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 4469903 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472015 epoch_slot_no: 815 block_no: 4469726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6257 time: 2020-07-25 02:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6f4df4b2b1a57fc6dc00e01d7596b084b2b515ab8b2ee1c935ed82682692c66Block Operator
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