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 4470052 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472164 epoch_slot_no: 964 block_no: 4469875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1535 time: 2020-07-25 03:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6554f39ef5856e16d24f732178a28e2d99ad8a2910c2c6f7d916dda1c21d2f8cBlock Operator
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