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 4471853 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4473965 epoch_slot_no: 2765 block_no: 4471676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2302 time: 2020-07-25 13:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa93f1a99522e368434966e3dbbcbe35511c418dbcbe9ddfc4d004bfbe3f970ecBlock Operator
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