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 4470584 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472696 epoch_slot_no: 1496 block_no: 4470407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1909 time: 2020-07-25 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a63b7496cd27626c15f2cf0517a4483c941269e24eed2808b08204e1aa7e3dbBlock Operator
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