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 4474589 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476701 epoch_slot_no: 5501 block_no: 4474412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1864 time: 2020-07-26 04:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x814877c1ddd6d8e125bdce79c4d429082abd0fb8884e9549af6487fbebf243b3Block Operator
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