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 4472815 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474927 epoch_slot_no: 3727 block_no: 4472638 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-07-25 18:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb53e35d91c5ca5885515fcf9f98ee02e68bb3e50c77fe608a900ce4bde5cfdc2Block Operator
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