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 4475218 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477330 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 4475041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1681 time: 2020-07-26 07:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d749e48d7aee97062a20debba437d9e24f4369d44d73f6bf6cc9d250dac71dBlock Operator
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