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 4474173 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476285 epoch_slot_no: 5085 block_no: 4473996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2529 time: 2020-07-26 01:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8188be181204f9fb0cabbeb2790bca98cc62c6c857a7ac7c5b273ff91cb6236eBlock Operator
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