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 4471908 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474020 epoch_slot_no: 2820 block_no: 4471731 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2754 time: 2020-07-25 13:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29141cb9fe0b8444969b20bd2ca2a16f48b708050878088c7c7ef043d977b529Block Operator
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