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 4470696 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472808 epoch_slot_no: 1608 block_no: 4470519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2588 time: 2020-07-25 06:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea024074102f32d8beea0fa0081ce3b3d0af3bfdbe57f5f9c8de19a09dc5d424Block Operator
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