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 4475114 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4477226 epoch_slot_no: 6026 block_no: 4474937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7363 time: 2020-07-26 07:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb96923fd370ac8b3fd4d33c4e2662445d6897db0a516865dc360557229932cd8Block Operator
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