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 4474217 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476329 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 4474040 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2020-07-26 02:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ee6a6923cdfd02576ca7856bbdc0e51ac38bf0d21e969d4240f68a835ba3f4Block Operator
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