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 4470361 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472473 epoch_slot_no: 1273 block_no: 4470184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1441 time: 2020-07-25 04:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d1de6e382947150756ac1732ce150ee9fd8c80122b8ac241fc1e68dc3b6c9eBlock Operator
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