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 4474705 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476817 epoch_slot_no: 5617 block_no: 4474528 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-26 04:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec531b141ee9561e6c4166595a059d5d9a39de5fe5db32ff2643f47ae2bfffeBlock Operator
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