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 4471099 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473211 epoch_slot_no: 2011 block_no: 4470922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1220 time: 2020-07-25 08:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d0c34e82462d57cd8a1b14f171bf17a016ba4f9a6692e3d2455e0c919274f5Block Operator
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