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 4474530 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476642 epoch_slot_no: 5442 block_no: 4474353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2536 time: 2020-07-26 03:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dea0df9ff2a3ea1b561c88c8c2dc3d5d036c3401d243d8eb478ed399e7e8b01Block Operator
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