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 4474132 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476244 epoch_slot_no: 5044 block_no: 4473955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2564 time: 2020-07-26 01:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a47f81cb5b3eed2d09d3dfde2d4ae8101e7b6d40b2e2b1e63ff6fb045d0ce3dBlock Operator
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