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 4474307 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476419 epoch_slot_no: 5219 block_no: 4474130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1466 time: 2020-07-26 02:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2cdebef7c6d58ffae141b378ae83fdc487c595875480ea2c14535dd20d6a05Block Operator
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