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 4474351 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476463 epoch_slot_no: 5263 block_no: 4474174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1916 time: 2020-07-26 02:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfd1f8a1ff8ff53ca41d0bb01442a25e098759af0e5d811879e59c953e9d3aeBlock Operator
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