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 4470934 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4473046 epoch_slot_no: 1846 block_no: 4470757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13215 time: 2020-07-25 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e122d2f3af21f46ff7ca9be2f0a1d2b42be85d8899e87483c35b9db269b6da4Block Operator
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