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 4474403 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476515 epoch_slot_no: 5315 block_no: 4474226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1105 time: 2020-07-26 03:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14a685eb7f16b84982668c1703e36a7549d1bafcdab808b17cfbb166cd3b7f7Block Operator
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