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 4474670 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476782 epoch_slot_no: 5582 block_no: 4474493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2490 time: 2020-07-26 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0808ba728a2bea7835bb3680d4228f9f10b24258f576ca50e41bc3e2cc8a9ba4Block Operator
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