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 4475638 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4477750 epoch_slot_no: 6550 block_no: 4475461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2439 time: 2020-07-26 10:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e4c4e13c1991bb41ecc5ea326c7b6431a4c424c71a18a24558c48dbd3faf58Block Operator
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