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 4470834 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4472946 epoch_slot_no: 1746 block_no: 4470657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1997 time: 2020-07-25 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dbb4fa18bbb4bb7b9f0afba830b1e4db3f837ce74815345eeb8dfe2757f54cfBlock Operator
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