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 4472447 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4474559 epoch_slot_no: 3359 block_no: 4472270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2755 time: 2020-07-25 16:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3194b4a99ded280a60631094d9c0fb46ffe7f7890d05212173f79a4592e6dc5dBlock Operator
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