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 4474788 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476900 epoch_slot_no: 5700 block_no: 4474611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1687 time: 2020-07-26 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc8f67d314ad50090c26ea3b95673133aeb98f37f020daf4c0ac5e32bbc68d7Block Operator
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