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 4475230 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477342 epoch_slot_no: 6142 block_no: 4475053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3307 time: 2020-07-26 07:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04fa4abeb5315c05418dd52e9079a21981e88378154e0e97b043280b2acd036Block Operator
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