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 4475559 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4477671 epoch_slot_no: 6471 block_no: 4475382 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4064 time: 2020-07-26 09:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2228f9a1c7d084a3b000cbf5ba88b257ba9dc4ed3daca43dfe13e6e9d9f95a2Block Operator
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