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 4472018 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474130 epoch_slot_no: 2930 block_no: 4471841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2561 time: 2020-07-25 14:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaadfe88faa595a0e345c14d9cde6ebad0c126072f7b4f8457b9e9fc1407d7ae8Block Operator
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