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 4474559 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476671 epoch_slot_no: 5471 block_no: 4474382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1777 time: 2020-07-26 04:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913e34783699b6d20f954b47ba7e7c3d933d4470b6188944d840262025b2e0d9Block Operator
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