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 4475139 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477251 epoch_slot_no: 6051 block_no: 4474962 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-26 07:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72000feb5d88dc2246c391027f158d0999b3658baf38e9ce7695a2a6807aa21dBlock Operator
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