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 4472399 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4474511 epoch_slot_no: 3311 block_no: 4472222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4063 time: 2020-07-25 16:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e27ba0421e9765263037f4a7a6c92cec52577e4bd38766c1f6bd4b2b2bfcbeBlock Operator
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