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 4472699 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474811 epoch_slot_no: 3611 block_no: 4472522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1011 time: 2020-07-25 17:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7dd4a1c32299370c83058d58b5adbaf27b1b0920fb4771a957443b92e22dfa3Block Operator
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