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 4470009 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472121 epoch_slot_no: 921 block_no: 4469832 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1503 time: 2020-07-25 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fbb3f30795389b57810a05b63464bd3692c73573c22baf4db11d93100e7e8b0Block Operator
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