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 4475072 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477184 epoch_slot_no: 5984 block_no: 4474895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4096 time: 2020-07-26 06:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f27e47845910f99d3ea3fc2cb538e6a46806d9e365b0f044ef6d049b0fcd5d2Block Operator
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