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 4475261 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4477373 epoch_slot_no: 6173 block_no: 4475084 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6915 time: 2020-07-26 08:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840a4ba6a74541db4edc519ac18a532a189c72e15ba538ef36562cdfa3ee6287Block Operator
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