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 4472318 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474430 epoch_slot_no: 3230 block_no: 4472141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1917 time: 2020-07-25 15:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5832dbb3d36ecb4db26954e030117bbb09421ffeaf79b71edf8a650c2aff70Block Operator
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