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 4470693 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472805 epoch_slot_no: 1605 block_no: 4470516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2435 time: 2020-07-25 06:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc70277b0f9a852594213c0d210e89e308ef587e0086450d5a06fd73d6969a3dBlock Operator
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