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 4471761 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473873 epoch_slot_no: 2673 block_no: 4471584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2520 time: 2020-07-25 12:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e72b7fdc949cb38b8631fdd6b7e47d99dfa80a9c2e886af994fe21f82374e9Block Operator
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