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 4474485 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476597 epoch_slot_no: 5397 block_no: 4474308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4165 time: 2020-07-26 03:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7085edb5d99ee0adcd83934ea9593ab9c4e3718566e23b0d5822cc4b655667e4Block Operator
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