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 4475467 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4477579 epoch_slot_no: 6379 block_no: 4475290 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5982 time: 2020-07-26 09:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c52a6cedd70a3a95b9c0bc3c3294257988f25720893f2a1683cd8b691b1fecBlock Operator
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