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 4470210 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472322 epoch_slot_no: 1122 block_no: 4470033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8561 time: 2020-07-25 03:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a428b4736638cfa32c461220dc1934ac8d18f9c91871cbe65e18d69b1fdc13Block Operator
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