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 4471060 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4473172 epoch_slot_no: 1972 block_no: 4470883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2447 time: 2020-07-25 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531f7022e7168bfa2922d8ef407f0b95a7301ddc9e0195db6deadac3028bf4b1Block Operator
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