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 4472423 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474535 epoch_slot_no: 3335 block_no: 4472246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-25 16:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa644d482c64fd28f3858af786efeae42a9daec7d1629ce2be3b24255a8a10a8aBlock Operator
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