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 4474541 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476653 epoch_slot_no: 5453 block_no: 4474364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2297 time: 2020-07-26 04:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7e2952228b53a7a70e3033bbad9832695add033d836e6c7018448ba23841f9Block Operator
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