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 4475076 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477188 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 4474899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-07-26 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e45e79e5e9d7b8781e2479569b85c800de05c4d5362a6412d59801bc9d9cfb9Block Operator
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