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 4474616 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476728 epoch_slot_no: 5528 block_no: 4474439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1519 time: 2020-07-26 04:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07d725a881f46b39e7ea1341542e10da9aec094e3f746a005bb0a2f18c64bf5Block Operator
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