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 4474352 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476464 epoch_slot_no: 5264 block_no: 4474175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1142 time: 2020-07-26 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7280f5dc12966d86e02605f4848e6577fa97aa63692868e66e6c628c96444f16Block Operator
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