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 4474091 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476203 epoch_slot_no: 5003 block_no: 4473914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2020-07-26 01:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ecad4f03de3d8f878765b288907377ec1d7fecd8fa960af743b5687593d3986Block Operator
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