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 4472495 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474607 epoch_slot_no: 3407 block_no: 4472318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-25 16:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc895a36a1bd3b410a82c2fe30478c1671ae26c59c051e12aa136c9d20227a27Block Operator
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