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 4474629 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476741 epoch_slot_no: 5541 block_no: 4474452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1191 time: 2020-07-26 04:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd480fb476b50566f5000bb5bbb9ee0b360150f1845d05de257ae64b9b74dd709Block Operator
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