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 4472402 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4474514 epoch_slot_no: 3314 block_no: 4472225 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3233 time: 2020-07-25 16:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d911beb598382cccf7d2a572b1eebb5bc169954056afc6371ac0500d82d2feBlock Operator
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