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 4474594 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476706 epoch_slot_no: 5506 block_no: 4474417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6872 time: 2020-07-26 04:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe73174cef22765500ea88a9a1ab851265d68249f89706249cef2b1ab95152065Block Operator
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