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 4475248 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477360 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 4475071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4084 time: 2020-07-26 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e6e333113c6a43a469366b7843368b5fbae5355907e211ce5f59466e57e2f9dBlock Operator
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