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 4470061 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4472173 epoch_slot_no: 973 block_no: 4469884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2639 time: 2020-07-25 03:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecb08437db19eb96ebc426d1ee461f9120ca8f23a0a3bdf0ca5046e039388e39Block Operator
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