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 4470872 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4472984 epoch_slot_no: 1784 block_no: 4470695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2611 time: 2020-07-25 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0b9b9bf9dd26cb817d5eae0fcb5a970445e2070926d47855c3e9078dbab7b5Block Operator
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