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 4472621 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4474733 epoch_slot_no: 3533 block_no: 4472444 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2095 time: 2020-07-25 17:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76aac277f85110b5c0a19aa3c4cdb4a51e76e51c62ae52b5fe64a4cb81bb580aBlock Operator
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