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 4472625 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474737 epoch_slot_no: 3537 block_no: 4472448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-07-25 17:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b1c8e402f9f9ca2afa4640964c696494a8c0fe93076a0d71ff91cfae0d70ebBlock Operator
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