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 4472130 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474242 epoch_slot_no: 3042 block_no: 4471953 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3345 time: 2020-07-25 14:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df12d656bf1f88c3d5754963c355d9e5f94f27e442fb17a15916c66735e4a2dBlock Operator
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