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 4472060 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474172 epoch_slot_no: 2972 block_no: 4471883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1528 time: 2020-07-25 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf765d1c1f18e300fc54fbe00a0013714bcad35ed42951004ec5e4352abfb2642Block Operator
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