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 4474805 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476917 epoch_slot_no: 5717 block_no: 4474628 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5622 time: 2020-07-26 05:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d33e6d5773daf7a788e2b22227f6b57b0773d0d6f3b21ae8aa9f4519b80b0fBlock Operator
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