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 4469976 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472088 epoch_slot_no: 888 block_no: 4469799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2577 time: 2020-07-25 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5747d51989dba63e7eda24ede139fa4b255a60a1367f0361180e3565f14334b4Block Operator
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