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 4472229 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474341 epoch_slot_no: 3141 block_no: 4472052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1614 time: 2020-07-25 15:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07fc484d00d4839c41381d510db19a5d1839c74b542185ac1659ea7e763a72a6Block Operator
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