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 4470540 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472652 epoch_slot_no: 1452 block_no: 4470363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-25 05:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb772abd1004e58f2c0dabea7cbaa6da8eacd3ac56d56eda59e8f077aefcd8c3Block Operator
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