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 4474209 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476321 epoch_slot_no: 5121 block_no: 4474032 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2020-07-26 02:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd263b4c3e992e5b6338f8f0ad1416d89b696f8a19aa058950a1b79ea12dbcdBlock Operator
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