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 4474854 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476966 epoch_slot_no: 5766 block_no: 4474677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3846 time: 2020-07-26 05:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2f7f83fb5b62ddeefe7008a62df16ea82be5f304fb102d3fa195e81db48018Block Operator
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