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 4470059 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472171 epoch_slot_no: 971 block_no: 4469882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3596 time: 2020-07-25 03:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa880b633f80cef909e8e8b67d45c6dc359e1044f94865be0e136a3959447c9d3Block Operator
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