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 4475480 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4477592 epoch_slot_no: 6392 block_no: 4475303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-26 09:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc80bd3e0ea9e66e212874e0fc808b6bf852141d9b9924dbc4f695b2493bf26fBlock Operator
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