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 4471391 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4473503 epoch_slot_no: 2303 block_no: 4471214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-07-25 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a31b82ef0a306a46dbd4e13c034822767fa0cba7bb4628b5fabd5f7ab73c96fBlock Operator
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