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 4470740 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4472852 epoch_slot_no: 1652 block_no: 4470563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2254 time: 2020-07-25 06:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x926fac259b7b162de1795463ba94c1f9eb0e218f783e27c69bc891a86a5867fdBlock Operator
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