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 4472237 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474349 epoch_slot_no: 3149 block_no: 4472060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2010 time: 2020-07-25 15:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3aab62b85d35bbd7f48824c4c7f6b3671df4395631af0d40d3224b5e0af984Block Operator
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