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 4471171 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473283 epoch_slot_no: 2083 block_no: 4470994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-25 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb89b18e8cd174d82c4b555c1c758a81bc14d2b3277b8e7314fe5adaa4a6ed15cBlock Operator
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