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 4474628 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476740 epoch_slot_no: 5540 block_no: 4474451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2020-07-26 04:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd05692cd3995420ceb05e35e4e7f35943485e7a04076a7bdf133ad968e34bf8dBlock Operator
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