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 4475448 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4477560 epoch_slot_no: 6360 block_no: 4475271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4440 time: 2020-07-26 09:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dbdf0a9706d5e7e0fccd09823cdc1a601c6ee039afac08b6957befe7ffafd66Block Operator
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