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 4471063 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473175 epoch_slot_no: 1975 block_no: 4470886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3193 time: 2020-07-25 08:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd571fe810093b27a6559f3c5944a7c86c821e720eebdc50a2caea1a0806cae3fBlock Operator
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