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 4475252 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4477364 epoch_slot_no: 6164 block_no: 4475075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2772 time: 2020-07-26 07:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88616ecaab96a471b08854eb2afc9d67ad3c8fb8238e39881c3a8221102894abBlock Operator
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