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 4474524 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476636 epoch_slot_no: 5436 block_no: 4474347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4341 time: 2020-07-26 03:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53d09d5ad95093e1240c513c67ff96bcfd3d03741625d77a9e46d055041ce548Block Operator
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