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 4471139 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473251 epoch_slot_no: 2051 block_no: 4470962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3727 time: 2020-07-25 09:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227f6f44ba37b3e2136d35a0214b4a72c3fb5f7599a7a90064bd35cd06ac92bbBlock Operator
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