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 4470889 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473001 epoch_slot_no: 1801 block_no: 4470712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-07-25 07:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa4382d6cd06e3b90156e45b455d8665fc8b33af2de4dca2ccbec249b1de81ddBlock Operator
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