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 4470784 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472896 epoch_slot_no: 1696 block_no: 4470607 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2112 time: 2020-07-25 07:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5454b30803395bab6b5a8b792f85b8b63718a2418adbb76cf8b672c8a0aab075Block Operator
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