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 4470265 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472377 epoch_slot_no: 1177 block_no: 4470088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1552 time: 2020-07-25 04:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4643d9ac9e10ced9b55f2a588b961e27048c8b2a3673cc5673620f95806945a8Block Operator
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