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 4471225 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473337 epoch_slot_no: 2137 block_no: 4471048 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3682 time: 2020-07-25 09:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b0d7f3a19650132a1bb64c5265eba3fe54638c9a9acb81daf598eb7748376eBlock Operator
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