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 4474117 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476229 epoch_slot_no: 5029 block_no: 4473940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3491 time: 2020-07-26 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48ae74841e5f2ce11aa01b2e3ac679890b2fa982377a0b3f18c02456bc59706fBlock Operator
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