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 4474498 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476610 epoch_slot_no: 5410 block_no: 4474321 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2535 time: 2020-07-26 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bbd09251e9d0e308b900a707f2c3a014532de3334d04bc4616813622c7865a6Block Operator
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