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 4471230 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473342 epoch_slot_no: 2142 block_no: 4471053 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1658 time: 2020-07-25 09:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9476be84b1f1056b92d4b0b15e14d6549e74f0049a9334ce84221eb109ca9bdBlock Operator
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