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 4474987 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4477099 epoch_slot_no: 5899 block_no: 4474810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-26 06:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c09edf73cc056d3fe6ccb68adc6ccbea9e9c82666d76cf753a6c849a50062eBlock Operator
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