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 4470098 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472210 epoch_slot_no: 1010 block_no: 4469921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2072 time: 2020-07-25 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5f5d7c3627257e2a4ecf2483f7b8cc7750460918b91dbf7b331575c4258e00Block Operator
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