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 4470113 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472225 epoch_slot_no: 1025 block_no: 4469936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1597 time: 2020-07-25 03:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc10e8883c4bb60d68d3b5810f6d99a5541322880aae95f4006f8c0c800708f3Block Operator
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