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 4471976 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474088 epoch_slot_no: 2888 block_no: 4471799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4240 time: 2020-07-25 13:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc1844185d9d3accfaaa6f3cf6de2ec6df54d22f9cff78754822c5773b2f93cBlock Operator
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