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 4474475 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476587 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 4474298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2060 time: 2020-07-26 03:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e40307de0c2e1228e9b38f849ed7ab091e97085e3a9abf0023c1880a82877bBlock Operator
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