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 4470272 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4472384 epoch_slot_no: 1184 block_no: 4470095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4226 time: 2020-07-25 04:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff8d9679eff3a467b44026c28969b6db144dcafa4b5f75743039f4b5047bea2Block Operator
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