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 4475355 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477467 epoch_slot_no: 6267 block_no: 4475178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2211 time: 2020-07-26 08:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb04b622f62de8a54a4c6f35f7fcef850d29ba6b8a9343698f7cebd315637b58Block Operator
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