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 4470935 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4473047 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 4470758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5986 time: 2020-07-25 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18da9d88fc93ee9fbc75782d807563c49aa8247c5611c3c80d97838d3355beafBlock Operator
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