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 4471735 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473847 epoch_slot_no: 2647 block_no: 4471558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2020-07-25 12:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647c62ba61e11ed43c0de552313b5b8b1ebdcb5b0b2b86bf7034819171705040Block Operator
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