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 4470041 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472153 epoch_slot_no: 953 block_no: 4469864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4305 time: 2020-07-25 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58270e3c80861858b659705938e5b857110e82b8d35291449ca4bb5468bbdf3dBlock Operator
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