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 4470906 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473018 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 4470729 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3209 time: 2020-07-25 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14655fab263b350586b074927c5f0ff419acf551278b2e802e8f5713278a0dabBlock Operator
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