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 4470249 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472361 epoch_slot_no: 1161 block_no: 4470072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2156 time: 2020-07-25 04:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a543ac83fe4a07a651599f6b2fbbdaa080e9cb66a4014d805f627e62ff65fdBlock Operator
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