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 4474256 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476368 epoch_slot_no: 5168 block_no: 4474079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4367 time: 2020-07-26 02:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b99494ee37613f5830da67b4e4e74fe3dc7669a8f34b373999de284ca5d0cdBlock Operator
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