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 4472176 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474288 epoch_slot_no: 3088 block_no: 4471999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2020-07-25 14:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe095c50bfd4ee78c0522e2b614de883b012895f0c09fe9c2a7ee62a8143167Block Operator
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