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 4470310 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472422 epoch_slot_no: 1222 block_no: 4470133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3087 time: 2020-07-25 04:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ace050ef45a99d7437d3a2ce2848e5a1fecf1f980ff2c6e978025d908cd4bfdBlock Operator
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