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 4472196 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474308 epoch_slot_no: 3108 block_no: 4472019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4331 time: 2020-07-25 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad4c327bfb9bc350da0dbcc73e9bc53fd306a5a383e31a00fcbec88fc6e7c6e2Block Operator
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