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 4471852 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4473964 epoch_slot_no: 2764 block_no: 4471675 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-25 13:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a0aa1d56d4c4102f15524c1caef9228c9d734f07b0ad3c170ba37208f80b01Block Operator
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