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 4474122 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476234 epoch_slot_no: 5034 block_no: 4473945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1874 time: 2020-07-26 01:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09c7db5bf570ee86c2dbf4dae8d7f0767f1bcc22e90d839cb2cdd1dba09512aBlock Operator
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