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 4470968 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473080 epoch_slot_no: 1880 block_no: 4470791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1175 time: 2020-07-25 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745ef0c04b0a93ddf207b9bfd6b0173787a71ed704d1952de3c10de4960a04b2Block Operator
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