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 4474644 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476756 epoch_slot_no: 5556 block_no: 4474467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3120 time: 2020-07-26 04:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25e46e22d4600709ba11e153045703f62a876f30e0c350949fc91eb052b2eaf8Block Operator
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