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 4470668 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472780 epoch_slot_no: 1580 block_no: 4470491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-25 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x193f156d6a938ef54736ab076319f53811e83e236c25074d08ba509cd892a7f7Block Operator
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