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 4471164 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473276 epoch_slot_no: 2076 block_no: 4470987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1733 time: 2020-07-25 09:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73eae9c4c19a449c8ed10eacd808681c8eea02f4b0525df0b3ec7b071c1e8ca2Block Operator
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