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 4470267 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4472379 epoch_slot_no: 1179 block_no: 4470090 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9035 time: 2020-07-25 04:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60756471aa2a73c2567f8f8bf72d0775af996cc70bde05be1cf3b8b2ec1b80caBlock Operator
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