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 4470318 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472430 epoch_slot_no: 1230 block_no: 4470141 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2146 time: 2020-07-25 04:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcbc60de23df7b947aa355c671b0da7767dc6432b37b84eb408155aa4bfa2e3fBlock Operator
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