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 4470697 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472809 epoch_slot_no: 1609 block_no: 4470520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-25 06:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c2babdf4c408bde61b82d91773f8f7e6e3fa6e1f87496a0ff9b6a27c938acaBlock Operator
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