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 4472285 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474397 epoch_slot_no: 3197 block_no: 4472108 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2769 time: 2020-07-25 15:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe23f89045edc5eea67d51164cbcad0a97993152d92e5fe17760e556c6473135aBlock Operator
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