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 4470214 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4472326 epoch_slot_no: 1126 block_no: 4470037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 21181 time: 2020-07-25 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ebf997689f6b2781b5f5eac48ebbabd0c039024a94c802d031a394fe2dbd82Block Operator
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