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 4474976 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4477088 epoch_slot_no: 5888 block_no: 4474799 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5192 time: 2020-07-26 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b87daf4cc81c7549da75fdb313df1eabbf09f97ef656d97d8a8521b46ddea67Block Operator
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