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 4469948 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472060 epoch_slot_no: 860 block_no: 4469771 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1893 time: 2020-07-25 02:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5084b019241d108ce811942831c103b55f66945165e6009bc848ad9014ffebbBlock Operator
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