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 4474418 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476530 epoch_slot_no: 5330 block_no: 4474241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3431 time: 2020-07-26 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56fe32fc1477e36c3118b78f1d9b20aa50134ab408319fab7994660b0adc0b4dBlock Operator
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