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 4474675 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476787 epoch_slot_no: 5587 block_no: 4474498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4740 time: 2020-07-26 04:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa9427484beeb67f62b3f6f63d591d320673b9f8fe42849e3538cc692b792ffBlock Operator
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