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 4474551 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476663 epoch_slot_no: 5463 block_no: 4474374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-26 04:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x172bc840bb9774073f1b5ae20f0da64139a217c490731f297a63a754a3494fb2Block Operator
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