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 4474064 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4476176 epoch_slot_no: 4976 block_no: 4473887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12762 time: 2020-07-26 01:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea380e06787fcbe97ddf7c56e5ca8c682f3ac974ff424c6a8b7986a4bcd1506Block Operator
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