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 4474878 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476990 epoch_slot_no: 5790 block_no: 4474701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-07-26 05:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429e1344eebc9ab27281612e24d13f1c47b64009a3abcb1d505731d2b8dfe401Block Operator
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