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 4469917 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472029 epoch_slot_no: 829 block_no: 4469740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4528 time: 2020-07-25 02:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3435a7e6023dd4d50e12d328c9fd51f99f1a218ad23d80a4cbe0a7a5a3767215Block Operator
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