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 4471138 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473250 epoch_slot_no: 2050 block_no: 4470961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1982 time: 2020-07-25 09:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x832840ff9500514a0a334ac4bd875dde005346faef8faffd87d3e18fe0fce777Block Operator
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