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 4475132 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477244 epoch_slot_no: 6044 block_no: 4474955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5030 time: 2020-07-26 07:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd85ec70a3a46593ddecf4b7bc7b5b700ec44ba1774d3853b61adb139cb3701Block Operator
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