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 4470800 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472912 epoch_slot_no: 1712 block_no: 4470623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-25 07:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9db57b4c8e813825e609667a06ce297f956f44d8bc8b5970d618d45bc49000eBlock Operator
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