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 4475053 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477165 epoch_slot_no: 5965 block_no: 4474876 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5027 time: 2020-07-26 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69fc7e2d2c1b4c3d9b63637a8045119e3562cf80f780c363bcfcfa9ef899b6dfBlock Operator
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