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 4472574 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474686 epoch_slot_no: 3486 block_no: 4472397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-25 17:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa86e96a640ed206f15963ba5d09020482bf822a86125d82c0dbd2dd92995c70fBlock Operator
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