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 4474312 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476424 epoch_slot_no: 5224 block_no: 4474135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2704 time: 2020-07-26 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb92aef415aeab5c229b2cc64c1e251c61f0dce81fd352d1bd8f5944be378ecBlock Operator
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