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 4474304 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476416 epoch_slot_no: 5216 block_no: 4474127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2689 time: 2020-07-26 02:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812c8750b84a7c14a6876c6516205cbf5f2e4ea9ba4840217484b0d291d2e7f3Block Operator
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