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 4472530 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474642 epoch_slot_no: 3442 block_no: 4472353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4244 time: 2020-07-25 16:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30700371be20cc64a974d3676090e52d12a76b3ef84d5ec5aee146524590c79bBlock Operator
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