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 4472240 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474352 epoch_slot_no: 3152 block_no: 4472063 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2199 time: 2020-07-25 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01614c7228f7341573754f862f85cf94e16e351efdfffc76118ff6cf52bf35b0Block Operator
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