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 4470963 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4473075 epoch_slot_no: 1875 block_no: 4470786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2920 time: 2020-07-25 08:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08a354974e5c45caad5a73b3ccf131705b4f4c7a15597c662148b15bb29a2d6Block Operator
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