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 4472097 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474209 epoch_slot_no: 3009 block_no: 4471920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2020-07-25 14:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d0c930b66226017081e5ebea3ead9a233b9d91c4a268e70440166e4f782afcBlock Operator
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