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 4472505 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474617 epoch_slot_no: 3417 block_no: 4472328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1824 time: 2020-07-25 16:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b1f584f727250040fb76ae7a6c64668b90f6fdc164aa8a5547c1280d8210125Block Operator
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