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 4471741 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4473853 epoch_slot_no: 2653 block_no: 4471564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2805 time: 2020-07-25 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfaf9f6c732e8a2c0e49643241d280d8d899930659371c41724211b5ef04d171Block Operator
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