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 4474094 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476206 epoch_slot_no: 5006 block_no: 4473917 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2252 time: 2020-07-26 01:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d054da2b6de9da41ab5fd857ea7e30d9b1064fa3529e1941b8bf4a8ac557df7Block Operator
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