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 4474969 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4477081 epoch_slot_no: 5881 block_no: 4474792 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6423 time: 2020-07-26 06:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdccb1cb1c1e7ef481bd04538e7c21b131a429b85fea5b37a9ae56ed619a7b2adBlock Operator
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