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 4474709 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476821 epoch_slot_no: 5621 block_no: 4474532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2568 time: 2020-07-26 04:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x117c5d18474f767176a80f939edee409bb288198294366432c50841ceeb3262aBlock Operator
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