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 4470773 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472885 epoch_slot_no: 1685 block_no: 4470596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2341 time: 2020-07-25 07:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5336c66d13b777caef58f9e987f08452b8db7e589dc9d20dd4ae2d098e79e8Block Operator
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