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 4470444 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472556 epoch_slot_no: 1356 block_no: 4470267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1847 time: 2020-07-25 05:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3a47c90595b480d0b3561f79b736ba36d8deb76deae7718534462b4243644caBlock Operator
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