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 4474625 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476737 epoch_slot_no: 5537 block_no: 4474448 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2020-07-26 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d4ef98df9337006511188d2dd8c872c9f3767e736822365f184fbd07b3274eBlock Operator
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