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 4475062 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477174 epoch_slot_no: 5974 block_no: 4474885 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-26 06:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bfc9d9d07ca8abf2f2e6ca16b98ec4d71f018fda9a18f105e20b5a83e9763bBlock Operator
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