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 4470252 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472364 epoch_slot_no: 1164 block_no: 4470075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-25 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x891a7248a44b90d11c65a5767001be2ab1c1a6896217a3c2a36b91a2b839b7efBlock Operator
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