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 4471114 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473226 epoch_slot_no: 2026 block_no: 4470937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2020-07-25 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ccebe13f883f6c483c154ea0c9a1d70caa231a5309e9cecf2cc4610a3d75c23Block Operator
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