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 4474443 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476555 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 4474266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-07-26 03:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39646f976a6ad1d4213b30f8f03f6d5efed325ac15445d07a7eb5fef0be88fe1Block Operator
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