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 4470076 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472188 epoch_slot_no: 988 block_no: 4469899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4612 time: 2020-07-25 03:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd637045cc89d96edb24785d3efde8d2f050425c44c4c210e30daadc589b3851Block Operator
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