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 4470567 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472679 epoch_slot_no: 1479 block_no: 4470390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5284 time: 2020-07-25 05:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7d6616e035adfcc0ee4beccd1ec5b03f26b062b5506b4a5a1943970b7a0948Block Operator
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