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 4471965 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474077 epoch_slot_no: 2877 block_no: 4471788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-25 13:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d8af4cddd83a6954742b4b3ea0de7506e7ca5a72ce1e9a71dd9db7a4f3bbb4Block Operator
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