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 4472416 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4474528 epoch_slot_no: 3328 block_no: 4472239 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6567 time: 2020-07-25 16:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1b3374d192f48414d74b430cbac77551719fe889ac97e7343ac4cdd5c45b1fBlock Operator
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