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 4470266 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472378 epoch_slot_no: 1178 block_no: 4470089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5222 time: 2020-07-25 04:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea298da389b220d9db6e25a1afcd0215f6bdcba70f3365ffeee75afb89a7108Block Operator
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