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 4471686 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473798 epoch_slot_no: 2598 block_no: 4471509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5773 time: 2020-07-25 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae20d64a72f3f9684f64f8364e0d8dea9755a0662eb580bb4fb5c9066489535Block Operator
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