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 4470723 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472835 epoch_slot_no: 1635 block_no: 4470546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5860 time: 2020-07-25 06:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3d84d4a7b3c45db29449fd881695f64f2195f960d33b19a26866191bc26d611Block Operator
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