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 4474002 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476114 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 4473825 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3581 time: 2020-07-26 01:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd206e85d345109da5eaf75b40384538489593e8da13460eb9043031b3926c754Block Operator
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