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 4475210 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477322 epoch_slot_no: 6122 block_no: 4475033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1684 time: 2020-07-26 07:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96030f672f56f9b66d6d32ddb0f0a7d15a57ff8a8c1b4d9ee518de9f684e3b7eBlock Operator
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