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 4471277 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473389 epoch_slot_no: 2189 block_no: 4471100 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3694 time: 2020-07-25 09:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76601edc2e2848007dce5e832c296c6f8eb7e02a45e59c9348a7b8990b70cc60Block Operator
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