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 4475157 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477269 epoch_slot_no: 6069 block_no: 4474980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2394 time: 2020-07-26 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d24dfa6db4ecbf0da7d79a4f90d65c761b6644bcee085151c740607c4bae82Block Operator
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