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 4474772 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476884 epoch_slot_no: 5684 block_no: 4474595 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1774 time: 2020-07-26 05:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9056515df839be1319c332f3eb048003b1c94c62c5c365421043b0a8bdd337feBlock Operator
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