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 4475608 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477720 epoch_slot_no: 6520 block_no: 4475431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1455 time: 2020-07-26 09:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ab9b6eb16868399fa64c3119e7dcc54b51d40dc575eb2f4a5fbcc51514f7abBlock Operator
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