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 4469971 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472083 epoch_slot_no: 883 block_no: 4469794 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2344 time: 2020-07-25 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4b632731ff44ba4f7332fae0b79565f4a0e5fe22fd3504ac1d0bda4b51ca5eBlock Operator
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