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 4470303 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472415 epoch_slot_no: 1215 block_no: 4470126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1316 time: 2020-07-25 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59594f30cd51692df00a2a70fa636e6ca566c96bc86f5382833f9bc6289efd3fBlock Operator
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