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 4475372 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4477484 epoch_slot_no: 6284 block_no: 4475195 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2020-07-26 08:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e9617203582b627134b54814a77ec006a02d2d58317fb19caca8d3633c83daBlock Operator
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