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 4470454 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472566 epoch_slot_no: 1366 block_no: 4470277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2496 time: 2020-07-25 05:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bcd96de0e4afb40dfde215877a61573112db1d876229fdd485cc99752c34789Block Operator
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