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 4470421 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472533 epoch_slot_no: 1333 block_no: 4470244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-25 05:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe34827106a956b7742ab088898080efe6c17a98d507fe73141cce23e1867d8Block Operator
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