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 4470721 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4472833 epoch_slot_no: 1633 block_no: 4470544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5588 time: 2020-07-25 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e0f7eadcc94231f7c392b739d17df4c7b35a6ee136f24d25cd516d2c6d5b7bBlock Operator
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