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 4472096 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474208 epoch_slot_no: 3008 block_no: 4471919 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4284 time: 2020-07-25 14:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec4c5ba302ea53368b5fc46f767280624a287173f5d4df5aaa1ab7883743602Block Operator
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