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 4475048 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477160 epoch_slot_no: 5960 block_no: 4474871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1684 time: 2020-07-26 06:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc189fd07933c2f3131e976670a850950de45ce5b7325ac099e0e6e0453ee815cBlock Operator
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