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 4470246 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472358 epoch_slot_no: 1158 block_no: 4470069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6941 time: 2020-07-25 04:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b01b5526d55bde56eba9a76eced6d4ece3d516564312627621205574ed322aBlock Operator
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