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 4470562 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472674 epoch_slot_no: 1474 block_no: 4470385 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-07-25 05:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a5f980bd39083cababb1a99d6269ed6278c222f84b6ed0d615c50f71712f49Block Operator
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