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 4470750 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472862 epoch_slot_no: 1662 block_no: 4470573 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1283 time: 2020-07-25 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89bb399ef8c711503800b1dbf3c223e4ef31173211faf64a2aa01c2aafb4ac2eBlock Operator
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