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 4470015 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472127 epoch_slot_no: 927 block_no: 4469838 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2020-07-25 02:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa089161446c4b44d9550922590cb0102ad8bd58bd3a424cc261b31cd15bc5f7eBlock Operator
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