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 4474924 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477036 epoch_slot_no: 5836 block_no: 4474747 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1862 time: 2020-07-26 06:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795fffacd98b0ca270cbc35b60ea0feb7f6fbe43b8ba3ef93e85311e5a7509c5Block Operator
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