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 4474567 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476679 epoch_slot_no: 5479 block_no: 4474390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1953 time: 2020-07-26 04:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85bb64c3a282847b3e5a86f906babd87e9634c5c94d1e76f4d1de07788ebd7aBlock Operator
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