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 4471172 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473284 epoch_slot_no: 2084 block_no: 4470995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4215 time: 2020-07-25 09:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa024329255af5b25f22e81d5c293e659f7768570c72efd643cca9cb46130a8d8Block Operator
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