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 4475359 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4477471 epoch_slot_no: 6271 block_no: 4475182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7422 time: 2020-07-26 08:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc17562737d691c4bc00f2869affd51d0b8d446977281be713afc01538e6fefdBlock Operator
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