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 4471279 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473391 epoch_slot_no: 2191 block_no: 4471102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1809 time: 2020-07-25 09:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fc7e912da4b11f84cdb50c1ac043250b93cd2787af6f122fc3c121afe7a38e2Block Operator
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