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 4472821 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474933 epoch_slot_no: 3733 block_no: 4472644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2020-07-25 18:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16fd47aa74704bf284296cd3bb4eddd6093e9638d544c217c740c99ef55cb92Block Operator
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