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 4474383 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476495 epoch_slot_no: 5295 block_no: 4474206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5552 time: 2020-07-26 03:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81188f81d9648893e70f41bea99724dc8f23f4c848ee80350113d7a0047f26ebBlock Operator
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