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 4475066 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4477178 epoch_slot_no: 5978 block_no: 4474889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2444 time: 2020-07-26 06:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb49b6506b8b5f9e4ca2f8211218733496251ff087b263de3acda998d9969d785Block Operator
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