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 4470491 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472603 epoch_slot_no: 1403 block_no: 4470314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1577 time: 2020-07-25 05:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb59a577f7b275794e9a25854ce05ec8be3ab0f7c99be3c6e199352704a2becBlock Operator
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