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 4470894 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473006 epoch_slot_no: 1806 block_no: 4470717 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2152 time: 2020-07-25 07:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b221afb3b262bcef684534a2ed091dc25965923dd1a00661c5c6cf957527e6fBlock Operator
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