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 4470023 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472135 epoch_slot_no: 935 block_no: 4469846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4416 time: 2020-07-25 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4b25331e0e7325af4249d30d85958f52df47544838a86a76a36dff0122f19aBlock Operator
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