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 4470956 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473068 epoch_slot_no: 1868 block_no: 4470779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4220 time: 2020-07-25 08:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79eaf7567fc475f37d5f48ca70f31a9213055f3a6349f85b4f48864e8bc4918Block Operator
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