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 4474269 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476381 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 4474092 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-26 02:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38897e937091847503ce0669be5fa0e90fa868ca420c3ed81564ae56aa8440dBlock Operator
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