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 4475423 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4477535 epoch_slot_no: 6335 block_no: 4475246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9650 time: 2020-07-26 08:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a6cb85087a88a4f3d4b1b3c3e54c5e7b64e9b34ed75916dc8dd9b5c90e7eb0Block Operator
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