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 4470715 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472827 epoch_slot_no: 1627 block_no: 4470538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1944 time: 2020-07-25 06:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e2f8dd0b5a3831de38949cd8376e2a9c14278d44034f0b0e24b6f855016defBlock Operator
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