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 4474653 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476765 epoch_slot_no: 5565 block_no: 4474476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-07-26 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70baeb1eabb92b34746c81e4b7f82cf4538ff16b72fae9b5b47651d5e6ae0477Block Operator
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