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 4471469 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473581 epoch_slot_no: 2381 block_no: 4471292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1274 time: 2020-07-25 10:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe563cc13ebea02b24cf8cb2aa0df1393540b0bc2f0441c7923b4ae7af3a21975Block Operator
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