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 4470658 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472770 epoch_slot_no: 1570 block_no: 4470481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-25 06:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa81ebd9e332311cd4499a01e22917088a52e77c2890b89ff47eee3db134ad85aBlock Operator
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