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 4474195 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476307 epoch_slot_no: 5107 block_no: 4474018 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3317 time: 2020-07-26 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a5ff146ae94063f8e3c0e1dd36ec89e0e1bc862d410c649ee5b7f6b5148df0Block Operator
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