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 4475553 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477665 epoch_slot_no: 6465 block_no: 4475376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2913 time: 2020-07-26 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b82423b42ecc004b936fd325a2f9243c8a00a6846273292655a50c1796f79e9Block Operator
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